In the 4-0 win against Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid, Arsenal’s shape on the ball resembled a 4-3-3 with narrow full-backs, and when Myles Lewis-Skelly roamed inside the pitch, Declan Rice shifted to occupy the left-back space.

Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium not only secured another valuable three points but also achieved a remarkable defensive milestone. The Gunners have now gone 100 consecutive games without conceding three or more goals – a record that underlines the solid foundations behind Mikel Arteta’s title-chasing side.

Erling Haaland’s 12-game scoring streak has ended in Manchester City’s first loss in nearly two months that allowed Arsenal to extend its lead to four points in the Premier League

The Gunners will be without their captain for several weeks after Martin Ødegaard’s knee injury, but that stretch begins with a winnable match against 14th-place Fulham. Here’s what American audiences need to know.