Arsenal enter the 2026/27 season as English Premier League champions after finally ending their 22-year wait for the title. The next challenge would be to defend their crown while chasing further success in Europe and domestic competition. Follow the Arsenal season tracker for the latest team news, results, performances, transfers and major talking points throughout the season.
10 October
Gunners show fight
Arsenal recovered from a poor start to the second half to beat Leeds 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium, with substitutes Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimaraes scoring within eight minutes to rescue the Premier League champions from another damaging result.
James Justin put the visitors ahead in the 55th minute, leaving Arsenal at risk of a second consecutive defeat after their 3-0 loss to Brighton before the international break. But Calafiori restored parity seven minutes later before Guimaraes completed the turnaround.
Calafiori and Guimaraes on target as Arsenal fight back to beat Leeds
September 19, 2026
Brighton Clean Out Arsenal in Devastating 3-0 Win
It is a day to forget for Mikel Arteta as Arsenal were stunned by a world-class performance from Brighton. Brighton extended their unbeaten home start to the campaign with a third straight victory on their own turf, while Arsenal suffered their first league defeat of the season.
The result moves Brighton up to third with 10 points, while Arsenal remain on 12 points alongside Manchester City. It also extends Brighton’s remarkable run of beating the reigning Premier League champions at home to three consecutive seasons.
September 15, 2026
Ipswich Town 2-4 Arsenal
Dowman double inspires Arsenal into Carabao Cup fourth round
Arsenal cruised into the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 4-2 win over Ipswich Town. Sixteen-year-old Max Dowman stole the spotlight with two goals, while Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino also found the net. Ipswich scored twice late on, but Arsenal had already done enough to secure a comfortable victory and progress.
Booking our Round Four spot in style 🎟️ pic.twitter.com/xiMN5lkNEU
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 15, 2026
September 12, 2026
Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal
Guimarães and Saka maintain Arsenal’s perfect start
Arsenal made it four Premier League wins from four with a 2-0 victory at Sunderland. David Raya played a crucial role by saving Enzo Le Fée’s penalty before Bruno Guimarães opened the scoring with a superb long-range effort just two minutes later.
Rounding off the night in style 💫 pic.twitter.com/dRQwdIyPVZ
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) September 12, 2026
Bukayo Saka added a late penalty to seal another three points for the defending champions.
September 9, 2026
Napoli 0-1 Arsenal
Ødegaard strike gives Arsenal winning Champions League start
Arsenal opened their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory away to Napoli. The Gunners controlled much of the game and created several chances before Martin Ødegaard finally broke the deadlock in the second half.
Arsenal defended their lead well to secure an important away win and make a perfect start to their European campaign.
6th September 2026
Arsenal Continue Derby Dominance With 2-1 Win Over Chelsea
Martin Odegaard scored the winning goal as Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
The victory gives Arsenal three wins from their opening three league matches for only the second time in 22 seasons. It also extends their remarkable unbeaten run against Chelsea to 12 games, with nine victories and three draws during that sequence.
2nd September 2026
Arsenal Summer 2026 Transfer Window Roundup
Arsenal have completed their summer transfer business with major additions in midfield and defense.
The Gunners ultimately focused their spending on strengthening the spine of the team. Bruno Guimaraes arrived from Newcastle United for a reported £75 million, while Ezri Konsa followed from Aston Villa.
Piero Hincapie’s loan move was also made permanent, and Christos Tzolis arrived from Club Brugge to refresh the attack. Illan Meslier completed the senior arrivals on a free transfer.
31st August 2026
Arsenal Grind Out Narrow Win vs Aston Villa
After opening their title defence with a comfortable victory, Arsenal knew this would be a very different test. Villa Park is rarely an easy place to visit, and Unai Emery’s side were desperate for a response following their humiliating 4-0 defeat to Brighton on the opening weekend.
Strength in numbers 💪 pic.twitter.com/QjJPujqT6W
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 31, 2026
Bukayo Saka scored for the second Premier League game running as Arsenal edged past Aston Villa 1-0 at Villa Park, making it two wins from two for the Gunners.
21st August 2026
Arsenal 3-0 Coventry City
Arsenal opened the new season in fine fashion. Against a newly promoted side, the Gunners flexed their muscles as they dominated from start to finish. Coventry’s welcome to the Premier League was a harsh lesson from Arsenal.
The Gunners were head and shoulders above them, and the final result was a solid reflection of that.
Read More: Three Lessons From The Opening Weekend of The Premier League
16th August 2026
Arsenal Beat Manchester City To Win The Community Shield
Arsenal have a good record in the Community Shield under Mikel Arteta, winning all three of their Community Shield appearances under him. This time against Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City, Arsenal continued that record.
Winning the trophy was just one part; the manner in which they won was the most impressive part. Arsenal decimated Manchester City 3-0 in a game that set the tone for the new season.
Read More: Three Talking Points As Arsenal Dominated Manchester City in Community Shield
