Arsenal FC continues to demonstrate why this season could become one of the most successful campaigns in the club’s modern history. Ahead of Matchday 5, Arsenal and Bayern Munich were the only two clubs with a 100% winning record after four rounds. Their head-to-head clash was expected to be tight, tactical and balanced — but the reality turned into a shocking display of domination from the London side. Arsenal outplayed Bayern both in scoreline and in every statistical department, securing a confident 3–1 victory and confirming their status as one of the main favourites for the Champions League title.
Arsenal Outclass Bayern in Every Aspect
From the first minute, the match in London showed the difference between the two teams’ current trajectories. Arsenal demonstrated intensity, pressing, ball control and structure that Bayern simply could not match.
The final score — 3–1 — reflected what happened on the pitch: complete superiority from Mikel Arteta’s side.
Arsenal’s dominance was obvious statistically as well: Munich struggled to create high-quality chances, finishing with an expected goals value of 0.65, while their only goal of the night became the first and only goal Arsenal have conceded in the entire group stage.
Why This Season Could Be Arteta’s Best
Many factors indicate that 2024/25 is the strongest Arsenal we have seen under Arteta — perhaps even since the late Wenger years. The club’s progress has been steady, but last season marked a turning point.
Eliminating Real Madrid in the Quarter-Finals
Arsenal’s previous Champions League campaign already hinted at their potential. The Londoners eliminated Real Madrid — the kings of this tournament — in the quarter-finals, showing they can handle the toughest opponents in Europe.
This victory became a psychological shift: Arsenal no longer enter major European matches as underdogs.
Major Summer Reinforcements
Arteta strengthened the squad in the most important areas during the summer:
- Viktor Gyökeres – new striker for £65M, physical, aggressive and efficient in pressing.
- Martín Zubimendi – top-class midfielder for £70M, adding control, stability and progression through the centre.
- Depth signings:
- Eberechi Eze
- Noni Madueke
These players allow rotation without significant loss in quality, reducing injury risks and keeping the core lineup fresh.
Arsenal’s bench this season finally looks like a squad capable of playing on multiple fronts — Premier League and Champions League — without collapsing under pressure.
Group Stage: Complete Domination
Arsenal’s group stage numbers are nothing short of spectacular.
After five rounds, the team holds:
- 14 goals scored
- 1 goal conceded
- The only goal allowed came from Bayern Munich
- Bayern’s xG in that match: 0.65, confirming how few chances they were able to create
While Liverpool and Manchester City show inconsistency, drop points and concede regularly, Arsenal’s trajectory is the opposite — stable, balanced and powerful.
Arteta has built a team that not only wins, but controls and destroys opponents with confidence and maturity rarely seen from Arsenal in European competitions.
Can Arsenal Win the Champions League?
For the first time in many years, the answer is realistic: yes.
Arsenal have:
- strong squad depth;
- a clear tactical identity;
- momentum;
- improvements in every line;
- confidence after eliminating major opponents in the previous season;
- and the psychological maturity to handle big European nights.
With the way Arsenal plays now, it is reasonable to expect them to at least reach the final, and with the right draw, they may even lift the trophy for the first time in club history.
