Even if the headlines around Arsenal have some hyperbolic negativity currently, the fact remains they are on course for a very unique achievement. Defeat Kairat Almaty at the Emirates and Arsenal will become the first team to win all of their games in the UCL league phase.

Arsenal vs Everton and the Tyne-Wear derby among fixtures to be shown live on Sky Sports in March; Sky Sports Premier League coverage has increased from 128 matches to at least 215 games exclusively live;

The stereotyped view that a promoted side need to make their home ground a fortress has never rung more true for Sunderland this season. They remain the only undefeated Premier League side on home turf, with a rate of 2.1 points per game bettered only by Aston Villa, Arsenal and Manchester City (2.4 per game).

With two huge games in the WSL title race, a Champions Cup campaign, UWCL playoffs and FA Cup to come, the next month will make or break Arsenal.

But fans know they cannot be complacent, and a fixture quirk means Arsenal are approaching a crunch point in their season - with the fate of all four trophies potentially being put to the test in just five games.

The Arsenal u21s team selection against Exeter City will provide an early hint at potential first-team call-ups for Arsenal’s League Cup game against Brighton in midweek. In a somewhat unfortunate coincidence, Arsenal are set to compete in both the EFL ...

Arsenal are absolutely flying in the Champions League - but the fine line between promise and glory could ultimately be shaped by the knockout draw. The Gunners have a 100 per cent record in the competition this season and need just a point in their final group game against bottom side Kairat to secure top spot.

The curtain will fall on the league phase of the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, January 28, with all 18 matches kicking off simultaneously

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