Sunderland away, perfect record on the line
Arsenal go to the Stadium of Light on Saturday, 21:00 CEST, with a 100% Premier League record to protect (1) (3). You are second on 9 points from 3 games, goal difference +5 (1).
Sunderland will not roll over. Gabriel Magalhães knows the ground: "With last year's experience, we know it's a difficult place to play, but we need to earn the right to go there and take the three points" (1).
Regis Le Bris is telling his players not to take a backward step as they try to spring the surprise (6).
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Timber and Mosquera the only doubts
Timber and Mosquera are the only possible absentees for Sunderland (5). Everyone else is available, which is a good place to be in September with Brighton away next on Saturday, September 19 (7).
Chelsea beaten 2–1, then Napoli 0–1
The London derby went your way. Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday, September 6, with Havertz and Odegaard scoring (2).
Gabriel Magalhães did not hide his feelings: "It was a great feeling. The way we played was unbelievable" (2). Three days later, Napoli 0–1 Arsenal in the Champions League league phase opener in Italy (3).
A Super Cup rout of City
The other trophy in the cabinet: Arsenal 3–0 Manchester City in the English Super Cup (4). Four wins from four across all competitions. The City result is the one that set the tone for the rest.
Guimaraes has an explanation
Bruno Guimaraes has had a slow start at Arsenal, and there is a reason for it. He picked up an injury before the first game of the season (6).
The summer arrivals were Ezri Konsa, Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis (7).
Arteta's contract talks and his methods
Contract talks with Mikel Arteta are progressing, with the Spaniard thought to be close to agreeing a new deal (8).
He also explained why he deliberately disrupted pre-season to get a reaction from his squad. "We cannot get that done, but just delay the transport, took a different route," he said (9).
Fan reactions
Gunners are in a good mood, and the mood swings between sentiment and jokes. One thread is all about Leo and a great goal, with a note that they still miss "our sleepy raccoon." Another is a Men in Blazers chat with Jamie Bell looking back at last season. Then there is Ben White, who got his own clown thread. Leo, Men in Blazers, Ben White.
