Arsenal players feel increased confidence following Premier League title win
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya says the team is playing with greater freedom after winning the Premier League title earlier this year. The Gunners secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday, maintaining a perfect start to their season with nine points from three matches. This performance followed a period of intense pressure during the final months of last season, when the club pursued their first league crown since 2004. Unlike the tense atmosphere that defined the end of the previous campaign, the team now shows a notable level of confidence in their ability to beat any opponent. Arsenal finished as runners-up in the three seasons preceding their recent championship victory. The club continues its title defense after opening the current campaign with three consecutive wins.
- •Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 on Sunday to move to nine points.
- •David Raya states the team currently possesses more confidence than last season.
- •The 2026 title was Arsenal's first since 2004.
- •The team recorded three consecutive second-place finishes before their recent championship.
- 11:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘Relief’ of Premier League title has given Arsenal confidence, says David Raya
"Keeper says Gunners ‘can beat anybody in this league’ Arteta’s side have started title defence with three wins David Raya says Arsenal are playing with greater confidence after the “relief” of winning the Premier League. The champions continued their perfect start to the defence of their crown with the 2-1 home win over Chelsea on Sunday, making it nine points out of nine. It was a powerhouse performance coloured by a freedom of expression, which stood in contrast to the nerviness of the final months of last season when the team laboured under a weight of pressure and expectation before they beat Manchester City to the title. That was Arsenal’s first triumph since 2004 and followed three consecutive runners-up finishes. Continue reading...
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