"Arsenal have the squad, the individual players and the tactical discipline to go all the way, but I wonder if they have the belief that they can do it when the pressure is really on. There is also an issue with creativity when Martin Ødegaard is missing. Without him, everything goes out wide and Arsenal create nothing through the middle -- they need to resolve that if they are to win the competition."
"We've had dramatic comebacks by Liverpool (against Atlético Madrid), Real Madrid (against Marseille), FK Qarabag (against Benfica) and Juventus (against Borussia Dortmund), impressive wins for Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, shocking upsets in the form of Union St.-Gilloise's win at PSV Eindhoven. This is what you often get with Europe's elite club competition, and this week has provided plenty to talk about as the league phase kicks into gear."
UEFA Champions League Matchday 1 delivered dramatic comebacks by Liverpool, Real Madrid, FK Qarabag and Juventus, plus strong wins for Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Tottenham and a shock win for Union St.-Gilloise at PSV Eindhoven. Arsenal possess the squad, individual players and tactical discipline to challenge for the title but may struggle with belief under intense pressure and a creativity shortfall when Martin Ødegaard is absent. Squad depth appears adequate, yet creativity through the middle must be addressed. Rival teams show mixed transfer trajectories, and marquee upcoming fixtures include Newcastle vs Barcelona and Manchester City vs Napoli.
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