This hard-fought victory over Crystal Palace was reflective of Arsenal’s wider qualities and couldn't have come at a more opportune moment

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman is seemingly in contention to feature for the side in their upcoming Carabao Cup clash with Brighton. The 15-year-old has already played a role for the Gunners this season, after impressing Mikel Arteta in senior training.

After City and Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool routinely chased after near perfection, Slot’s Reds were able to lift the title with a relatively meagre 84 points—the lowest tally for a Premier League champion since Leicester City’s fairytale campaign in 2015–16.

The Athletic's writers look at how Mikel Arteta's side might get chased down by their Premier League rivals - and why they won't

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Arne Slot, Manger of Liverpool, shakes hands with Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, prior to the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield on May 11, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC ...

Liverpool legend believes Gunners star should win major individual award if Mikel Arteta’s side go on and seal the title

Marc Skinner gets the nod over Andree Jeglertz for second in our power rankings by the smallest of margins. Manchester United are unbeaten over their opening six games this season and are the only side to deny Chelsea a victory in the competition so far.

Eberechi Eze scored the only goal of the game against his former side Crystal Palace as Arsenal went four points clear of second-placed Bournemouth.

Scouts from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are all keeping a close eye on Bayern Munich’s emerging star Lennart Karl, reports in Germany say.

Arne Slot spoke about Liverpool's struggles when playing against teams that defend in a low block and play long balls, giving opposition teams the blueprint to cause the Reds problems