Arsenal wins first seven matches of the season, scoring 16 goals and conceding just three

Arsenal has started the 2026/27 season like a team that read its own press clippings and decided they weren’t flattering enough. Seven matches played, seven victories secured, 16 goals scored, and only three conceded. The defending Premier League champions are making an early and emphatic case that last season’s title was no fluke. As of September 16, 2026, Arsenal sits atop the Premier League table with a perfect 12 points from four matches and an 8-1 goal difference in league play alone. Add in results from the FA Community Shield, the UEFA Champions League, and the EFL Cup, and you get a squad that hasn’t tasted defeat since the summer break. A season built on ruthless consistency The campaign opened with a statement. Arsenal dismantled Manchester City 3-0 in the FA Community Shield on August 16, 2026, claiming their 18th title in the competition. From there, the momentum only accelerated. Arsenal’s Premier League run reads like a masterclass in controlled aggression: a 3-0 win over Coventry City, a disciplined 1-0 result against Aston Villa, a 2-1 comeback-or-hold against Chelsea, and a clean 2-0 shutout at Sunderland. The European and domestic cup results have been equally con...