A Team That Looks Unstoppable

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, current Premier League leaders, continue to show that their ambition knows no limits. On Tuesday, the Gunners demolished Atlético Madrid with a commanding 4–0 win on Matchday 3 of the Champions League league phase — confirming what many had begun to suspect: Opta’s supercomputer might have been right.

According to the latest projections from the renowned statistical model, Arsenal are not only favorites to win the 2025–26 Premier League — their first since the historic 2003–04 campaign — but also to lift their first-ever Champions League trophy. A double dream that, judging by their current form, no longer feels far-fetched.

Gyökeres Breaks His Drought

The star of the night was Viktor Gyökeres, who scored twice and ended a goal drought that had stretched across seven matches (nine including international duty with Sweden). His previous brace came back on August 23, in the 5–0 win over Leeds, and with his goals against Atlético, he now has five total since joining Arsenal for €65.8 million from Sporting CP.

His impact has been immediate. Power, precision, and presence — the Swedish striker fits perfectly into Arteta’s attacking system, which has become more unpredictable and efficient since Gabriel Jesus’ departure.

Arteta, the Architect of a Giant

Arsenal are enjoying a golden moment. Three wins in three Champions League games, top of the Premier League with a three-point cushion over Manchester City, and pushing Liverpool, the reigning champions, down to fourth after three consecutive defeats.

But beyond the results, it’s the style that stands out. Arteta has built a complete team: the best defense in the Premier League (only three goals conceded), a dominant midfield led by Martín Zubimendi and Declan Rice, and an attack overflowing with talent — Saka, Ødegaard, Martinelli, and a resurgent Gyökeres who’s beginning to justify every cent of his transfer fee.

Even Gabriel Martinelli, despite playing just 61 minutes in the Champions League, is Arsenal’s top scorer in the tournament with three goals. Everything clicks. Everything fits. And with each passing victory, Arsenal look more and more like the team that’s proving Opta’s supercomputer right.