A swollen tally of 97 goals in 102 appearances with Sporting CP saw Gyökeres earn a reputation as one of the most-feared strikers in the world, with Arsenal battling to secure a deal worth £63.5 million ($85.4 million) to bring him in during the summer window.

After Brighton comes Aston Villa on December 30, and with it surely Arsenal's toughest test of the Christmas period. Villa sit just three points behind Arsenal in the table and are on a ten-match winning run in all competitions. In the 2023-24 season, Arsenal lost 2-0 at home to Aston Villa... and lost the title by two points

Arsenal continue the defence of their UEFA Women's Champions League title when they welcome FC Twente to Meadow Park in a Matchday 5 clash on Tuesday night. Renee Slegers' side have been woefully inconsistent this term, but recent wins over Real Madrid and Liverpool have brightened the mood.

Preview the matchup between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

Maxence Lacroix’s unfortunate own goal looked to have given Arsenal a late lead, but they were pegged back in stoppage time by Marc Guehi, whose goal forced penalties and thrust Kepa Arrizabalaga into the limelight.

Arsenal have spread the scoring around this season Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images Leandro Trossard’s winner against Fulham last weekend was a landmark moment for Arsenal in the early stages of this season. Trossard’s goal meant manager ...

Get all the key pre-match information ahead of our return to UEFA Women's Champions League football at Meadow Park on Tuesday

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Jurrien Timber of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Arsenal FC and Atletico de Madrid at Arsenal Stadium on October 21, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse ...

Arsenal's League Cup quarterfinal with Crystal Palace went the distance - as so many of their recent matches have done