Overview

• After eight Premier League matches, Arsenal lead with 19 points and the division’s best defensive record at 15 goals for and 3 against.
• Across their last eight fixtures in all competitions, Arsenal have seven wins and one draw with a 13–1 aggregate scoreline.
• In Champions League group play, Arsenal have won both matches, hold a +4 goal difference, and have yet to concede a goal.
• Atlético de Madrid, Arsenal’s next European opponent, have one win and one draw in the group and are fourth in La Liga after a series of narrow results.
• Arsenal’s league form under Mikel Arteta has improved to 2.38 points per game this season, up from 1.95 last season.