Liverpool defeated visiting Tottenham 3-1, while Arsenal beat home side Ipswich Town 4-2, both securing spots in the fourth round of the English League Cup.
Head coach Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal suffered an unacceptable penalty decision in their 2-0 victory over Sunderland in the fourth round of the Premier League.
The opening round of the 2026-2027 Champions League qualifying phase will span three days instead of the usual two, aiming to create an "exclusive match week" for the tournament.
According to the Opta supercomputer, Bayern has the highest probability of topping the league stage, while Arsenal is the number one contender for the 2026-2027 Champions League title.
Former player Gary Neville criticized Chelsea's three-man defense for its shaky performance in their 1-2 loss to Arsenal in the third round of the Premier League.
Former center-back Jamie Carragher believes Chelsea possesses three factors that could make them Arsenal's closest rival in this season's Premier League title race, with Cole Palmer's form being one of them.
Coach Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal's dominant performance against Man City in the English Super Cup is the benchmark the team must maintain throughout the 2026-2027 season.
