McManaman believes that Arsenal’s summer spending on the likes of Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke has given them the strongest squad in the Champions League across the board, with more quality in depth than their illustrious rivals.

Champions League MD3 was about the goals, and lots of them: 71 across 18 games, to be precise, with some statement wins for tournament favorites (Arsenal, PSG) and big clubs that needed a lift (Liverpool).

Arsenal is one of the favorites to take home the English Premier League title, while also hopeful to make a deep run in the UCL. They punched their ticket to the Champions League for a third year in a row by finishing third in the EPL once again. The Gunners have picked up wins over Athletic Club and Olympiacos so far in UCL play.

Beth Mead and Alessia Russo have each scored as Arsenal broke through a tenacious Benfica defense to win 2-0 and bounce back after an opening loss dented its Women’s Champions League title defense.

Not even Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone could combat Arsenal's set-piece brilliance, as the Gunners showed why they might be ready to turn progress into trophies.

Mikel Arteta hailed Max Dowman as a “special” talent after he made history for Arsenal. Dowman became Arsenal’s youngest-ever senior starter when he was picked in the team to face Brighton at the age of just 15 years and 302 days.

Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, is tipping Arsenal to win the Champions League. Mikel Obi has already said the Gunners have the squad to

Former West Ham manager Alan Pardew has identified the biggest threat to Arsenal winning the Premier League title this season.