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Arsenal break through Allegri’s defensive wall to beat Napoli and open their Champions League campaign with three points

Arsenal beat Napoli 1-0 at the Diego Armando Maradona to open their Champions League campaign with three points away from home. After struggling for much of the game to break down Allegri’s low block, the Gunners finally found a breakthrough in the 74th minute through Ødegaard and still had chances to extend their lead. Napoli pushed for an equaliser late on, but could not avoid defeat at home.

Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0, maintain 100% record and show strength without shining

Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0 at Villa Park to make it two wins from two in the Premier League and keep their clean sheet intact. In a game of few chances, Bukayo Saka scored the only goal after half-time, while Villa failed to register a single shot on target.

The Premier League is back: Arsenal win, giants stumble and the opening round delivers surprises

The Premier League is back — and the opening round wasted no time delivering drama. Arsenal began their title defence with a convincing win, while Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool all dropped points in very different ways. Manchester City survived a late scare against Bournemouth, and Chelsea secured a hard-fought away win over Fulham. The first weekend of the new season already offered plenty of clues about what could lie ahead.

Europe’s Most Interesting Transfer Windows: Seven Clubs Looking to Change Their Level in 2026/27

Tottenham, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Fiorentina, Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa have been among the most active clubs in the transfer market so far. From major investments and key departures to significant changes in squad profiles, The Offside analyses seven European clubs whose summer business could reshape their seasons.

Arsenal crush Manchester City, win the Community Shield and send an early Premier League warning

Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield final, with goals from Calafiori, Havertz and Ødegaard. Despite having less possession, the Gunners were more efficient, controlled the key areas of the pitch and showed they are ready to defend their Premier League title, while Enzo Maresca's new-look Manchester City are still searching for their identity.

Premier League Awards 2025/26: The characters who defined the season’s story.

The 2025/26 Premier League season has come to an end, leaving behind unforgettable characters, storylines, and campaigns that shaped English football. In this special editorial, The Offside revisits the league’s defining figures through our Premier League Awards: Player of the Season, Young Player of the Season, Manager of the Season, Surprise Team, Best Signing, Biggest Disappointment, Match of the Season, and the Most Underrated Player of the Year.

One generation, two titles: PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to secure a second Champions League crown.

After a 1–1 draw in a final defined by Parisian dominance and Arsenal resilience, PSG prevailed in the penalty shootout to lift their second UEFA Champions League title.

Arsenal close the season with victory over Palace and celebrate Premier League title ahead of Champions League final.

Already crowned Premier League champions, Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace 2–1 at Selhurst Park and wrapped up their domestic campaign in celebratory fashion ahead of the Champions League final.

Manchester City stumble against Bournemouth as Arsenal seal Premier League title after 22 years.

Manchester City were held to a 1–1 draw away at Bournemouth, allowing Arsenal to mathematically secure the Premier League title after a 22-year wait.

Arsenal struggle against Burnley, win 1–0 and move within touching distance of the Premier League title.

With a goal from Kai Havertz, Arsenal beat Burnley 1–0 at the Emirates Stadium and piled huge pressure on Manchester City in the Premier League title race.

Arsenal survive late drama, beat West Ham and move within touching distance of the title.

With a Trossard winner and a late West Ham equaliser ruled out by VAR, Arsenal earned a crucial away victory and moved one step closer to the Premier League title.

Arsenal beat Atlético, control the game and return to Champions League final after 20 years.

With control and efficiency at the decisive moment, Arsenal beat Atlético Madrid 1–0, secured a 2–1 aggregate win and reached the Champions League final after two decades.

Arsenal dominate Fulham, cruise to victory and pile pressure on City in title race.

With a dominant first-half performance, Arsenal secured a 3–0 win, boosted their goal difference and increased the pressure on Manchester City in the final stretch of the season.

Atlético and Arsenal draw in a game of fine margins, leaving semi-final open.

In a tightly contested match with little margin for error, Atlético and Arsenal scored from the spot in a 1–1 draw that leaves the tie wide open heading to London.

Arsenal edge past Newcastle and pile pressure on City in title race.

Arsenal beat Newcastle 1–0 with an early goal from Eze to move back to the top of the Premier League. The result keeps the title race alive and puts pressure on Manchester City.

City take control of title race after beating Arsenal in decisive clash.

Manchester City beat Arsenal 2–1 at the Etihad and took control of the title race. In a balanced game, Guardiola’s side were more clinical and now depend only on themselves to win the league.

Arsenal hold off Sporting, draw at home and reach Champions League semi-finals.

Arsenal drew 0–0 with Sporting at the Emirates and secured qualification with a 1–0 aggregate win. In a game with few clear chances, the English side were more solid and managed their advantage well.

Arsenal 1–2 Bournemouth: Away efficiency exposes Gunners’ limitations.

In what could prove to be a turning point in the Premier League title race, Arsenal were beaten 2-1 by Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium. The result ends Mikel Arteta’s side’s eight-game unbeaten run and ramps up the pressure in the battle with Manchester City.

Bayern beat Real at the Bernabéu as Arsenal strike late to edge Sporting in the Champions League.

Bayern Munich were more clinical in key moments, securing a 2–1 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabéu and taking an advantage back to Germany. In Lisbon, Arsenal and Sporting played out a largely cagey contest until Havertz struck late to seal a 1–0 win for the visitors.

The Cathedral on Avenell Road

Before the Emirates, before the money, before the modern game swallowed its own history, there was Highbury. A ground that didn't just host football — it consecrated it.