Mikel Arteta’s favoured starting XI at Arsenal is becoming clear since the summer transfer window closed. The arrival of eight new players in the summer changed how the Arsenal manager looks at his squad, with the likes of Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokeres walking into the starting lineup.

Arsenal arrive with one of Europe’s most impressive defensive records. Mikel Arteta’s side have conceded just six goals in twelve Premier League matches and are yet to concede in the Champions League this season. Bayern, by contrast, have built their campaign on relentless attacking power, averaging nearly four goals per match in Europe.

Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli were spotted with the Arsenal squad as the players left the team hotel ahead of the north London derby. There was no sign of Viktor Gyokeres or Kai Havertz as the players went on their morning walk.

Fatigue was as much Arsenal’s enemy as Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. They need to recharge, but the games keep on coming.

We have long known that Arsenal’s starting 11 is capable of challenging any team at any time, but what was immediately apparent at the final whistle at the Emirates was that after years of development and a summer of investment, the Gunners seem to ...

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta opted to drop influential trio Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Jurriën Timber to the bench for Wednesday night’s Premier League clash

On Wednesday, Arsenal beat Brentford 2-0 at home, with Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka on the scoresheet, while Villa had an eventful game against Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

Bayern wanted to keep their unbeaten-streak going - but Arsenal were just too good on the night and finally beat the team that looked unbeatable up to this point. Kompany was outcoached for the first time this season and his team was not able to match the high expectations put in them tonight.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca predicted that the “four, five, six teams” at the Premier League summit must all be considered title contenders.