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Arsenal prepare for Champions League opener following strong Premier League start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Arsenal prepare for Champions League opener following strong Premier League start

Summary

Arsenal enters the Champions League group stage this Wednesday with an away match against Napoli. The club currently holds an eight-game league winning streak dating back to last season. Having secured victories in the opening three matches of the current top-flight campaign, the team has conceded only one goal during that stretch. Former player Sutton characterized the side as a powerhouse, noting that the team has maintained its performance despite significant transfer spending by league rivals. The squad next travels to face Sunderland in domestic competition on Saturday. Mikel Arteta manages a group that has matched defensive milestones last seen in 2003-04, the season of their previous unbeaten run.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal faces Napoli on Wednesday in the Champions League opening round.
•The team has won its first three Premier League matches this season.
•The squad has maintained an eight-game league winning streak since last season.
•Arsenal plays Sunderland in the Premier League this Saturday.
•The defense has allowed only one goal during the first three league matches.

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6:20 AMYahoo Sports — 'Arsenal are a powerhouse'

What they're saying

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Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton said Arsenal are still ahead of the rest, despite their rivals spending hundreds of millions of pounds during the transfer window. "They're such a powerhouse," said the former Chelsea, Blackburn and England forward. Can you stop Arsenal?
— Yahoo Sports

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