Arsenal delivered a convincing performance in Belgium as they defeated Club Brugge 3–0 to preserve their perfect Champions League record this season. Despite injuries affecting key players, the Gunners approached the match with focus and urgency, determined to respond to concerns surrounding their recent domestic away form.
Mikel Arteta hailed "magic" Noni Madueke following his impressive brace in Arsenal's 3-0 win against Club Brugge, in which Gabriel Jesus returned from injury.
Club Brugge will be the latest team attempting to disrupt Arsenal’s 100 per cent start to the Champions League this season. The Gunners have impressed in recent weeks, defeating both Bayern Munich and Inter Milan, and currently remain the only club with a flawless record in Europe’s elite competition.
Ivan Leko was appointed as Club Brugge manager just two days ago and will lead the team for the first time when they face Arsenal in the Champions League today.
Gabriel Martinelli is on the verge of making history in the Champions League for Arsenal, with the Brazilian appearing to have a particular affinity for Europe’s elite competition.
Arsenal have been dealt a triple injury setback ahead of their match against Club Brugge, with Leandro Trossard, William Saliba and Declan Rice all ruled out due to injuries and illness.
Max Dowman has joined the growing list of injured players at Arsenal after suffering an injury during the recent U21 fixture against Manchester United.
Whisper it quietly, but Nicolas Pepe’s statistics as a Gunner are not as poor as some would have supporters believe. In 112 fixtures, the Ivorian recorded 27 goals and 21 assists.
Antoine Semenyo has developed into one of Bournemouth’s most reliable performers, and his consistent impact has made him a player that every ambitious club would like to add to their squad.
Manchester City now sits only two points behind Arsenal after fifteen Premier League matches, maintaining the pressure in what is shaping up to be a demanding title race.
Jurrien Timber has established himself as Arsenal’s first-choice right back, a position he fully merits as he continues to deliver consistently high-level performances.
Albert Sambi Lokonga has often been labelled an Arsenal flop after failing to make the expected impact during his time at the Emirates. The midfielder arrived from Anderlecht with significant promise and was viewed by Mikel Arteta as one of the most talented young players he had signed at that point.
Winning titles requires success both at home and away, as failing to perform on the road can undermine a team’s championship ambitions. In recent weeks, Arsenal’s away form has been disappointing, negatively impacting their position in the league.
Supporting Arsenal often involves experiencing more highs and lows than fans of other clubs. The Gunners have repeatedly come close to ending their wait for another league title, a wait that has now extended for more than two decades.
Mikel Arteta has called up four academy players to join Arsenal’s first-team training ahead of their game against Club Brugge tomorrow. The senior squad has been heavily affected by injuries in recent weeks, making it essential to manage player availability carefully and avoid further setbacks.
Arsenal believed they had addressed their recurring injury issues when they strengthened their squad over the summer. However, those problems have persisted, leaving the Gunners struggling to manage player fitness effectively.
Jamie Carragher has argued that Phil Foden’s renewed form should concern Arsenal supporters, suggesting that the midfielder’s influence could guide Manchester City towards another league title.
Takehiro Tomiyasu is set to make his return to professional football, only months after his contract with Arsenal was terminated. The Gunners had grown frustrated with his persistent fitness issues, which resulted in him featuring in just one match throughout the entire previous season.
Arsenal travel to Club Brugge tomorrow for their first-ever meeting with the Belgian side, and their recent record against teams from Belgium will give them confidence ahead of the fixture.
Arsenal is struggling to maintain consistency this season, as they are discovering just how challenging it is to compete at the highest level across all competitions.
Martin Keown has responded to Paul Scholes, who suggested that the Arsenal icon is biased following his commentary on the Aston Villa versus Arsenal match at the weekend.
Mikel Arteta has been told to decide the best position of summer signing Eberechi Eze in the team. With Martin Odegaard out with an injury for a large part this season, Eze has played through the middle regularly.