"Top of the table, looking down at our rivals, despite still not really firing on all cylinders it's early days, but we're struggling to keep a lid on the excitement here. Having star turns such as Havertz, Madueke and now degaard succumb to long-term injury is a reminder of the risk of being derailed, but it does feel like we've never been better equipped to cope with the slings and arrows."
"Arteta is still unwrapping his new toys and figuring out the best way to use them can't wait to see how the chemistry develops. Best 90 mins Newcastle away. Worst 90 mins These were far from our worst all-round displays, but the source of most frustration so far was the timid approach taken against both Liverpool and Manchester City when our two biggest competitors were there for the taking."
"Best goal The 93rd-minute equaliser by Martinelli against City. Eze's assist and Martinelli's finish were exquisite and a much-needed confidence boost for both players. It blew the stadium roof off, too. Best opponent Love him or hate him, Haaland is an unstoppable beast. We're waiting to see Viktor Gyokeres match his impact. Worst VAR moment Overturning the penalty awarded for Nick Pope bringing down Gyokeres at St James' Park. It took them several minutes to find a reason."
Arsenal sit top of the table early in the season despite not yet firing on all cylinders and rising excitement among supporters. Several key players including Havertz, Madueke and degaard have suffered long-term injuries, creating risk of derailment. The squad shows depth and the ability to cope with those absences. Arteta is experimenting with new signings and seeking optimal tactical combinations. Best performance came at Newcastle; most frustrating displays were timid approaches against Liverpool and Manchester City. Gabriel Martinelli scored a 93rd-minute equaliser with an assist from Eze that boosted confidence and electrified the stadium. An overturned penalty for Nick Pope on Gyokeres generated VAR controversy.
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