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ArsenalSummary
Generated byArsenal's title defence has hit an early bump, and the 3-0 defeat to Brighton at the Amex Stadium is the result that best captures the tension around the club right now. Mikel Arteta's side sit second in the Premier League with 12 points from five games, three points behind Manchester City, and a heavy home schedule ahead means there is little margin for further slip-ups. The loss to Brighton exposed a squad already stretched thin by injuries, with William Saliba, Ben White, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Max Dowman among those currently sidelined.
Despite the on-pitch setback, the club's direction off it looks clear. Arteta has signed a new contract running until June 2030, a reward for ending Arsenal's 22-year wait for a Premier League title last season and guiding them to the Champions League final, where they fell to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties. The Spaniard has spoken openly about that European defeat, describing it as a source of motivation, and the club appears fully committed to building on what was achieved.
Declan Rice is also expected to sign a new long-term deal that would match Bukayo Saka's status as the club's highest earner, underlining the intent to keep the squad's core together. The next test comes at home to Leeds United on October 10, a side sitting fifth and unbeaten away from home. With a depleted squad and pressure building, it is a match Arsenal cannot afford to take lightly.
September 2026
Standings
Premier League
Premier League| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
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| 1 |  Manchester City | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 15 |
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| 2 |  Arsenal | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
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| 3 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 10 |
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| 4 |  Brentford | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
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| 5 |  Leeds United | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
A group of workers from the Woolwich Arsenal Armanent Factory, who called themselves Dial Square, formed a football team in 1886. They would later rename themselves to Royal Arsenal in the same year. In 1893, the club was renamed to Woolwich Arsenal, before finally being named just Arsenal in 1919, six years after they moved to Highbury.
American billionaire Enos Stanley Kroenke is the owner of Arsenal, purchasing the club via Arsenal Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE).
The Emirates Stadium is the name of Arsenal's stadium. It has been the team's home ground since 2006, replacing Highbury, which served as Arsenal's home venue from 1913.
The Emirates Stadium has a capacity of 60,704 and is among the UK's biggest football venues.
Arsenal have won 48 trophies till date, including 13 league titles and a record 14 FA Cups.
Arsenal have 13 English top flight titles to their name, making them the third-most successful team behind Man Utd and Liverpool. They, however, won their last title over two decades ago.
London-born Irish defender David O'Leary sits at the top of the list for most Arsenal appearances in history. O'Leary spent 18 years at the club and made 722 appearances in all competitions, ahead of Tony Adams, George Armstrong, and Lee Dixon.
Thierry Henry is Arsenal's leading goalscorer of all-time with 228 goals in 377 games. No other Arsenal player has scored over 200 goals for the club, with Ian Wright sitting in second place (185 goals in 288 games).
Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Dennis Bergkamp, Mesut Ozil, Robert Pires, and Robin van Persie are among the popular footballing names to have played for Arsenal.
Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery, George Graham, and Herbert Chapman are among the biggest names to have been in charge of Arsenal throughout their notable history.
Arsenal have a pretty unique nickname, called The Gunners. This nickname is a reference to the club's origins in the late 19th century, when a group of workers from the Royal Arsenal armanent factory in Woolwich formed the club. That's also the reason why the Arsenal badge includes a cannon.