The Swede scored goals for fun at Sporting CP. But after a tough baptism of fire at Arsenal, things need to change to ignite his north London career.

Arsenal injury update ahead of crucial Aston Villa clashArsenal finish 2025 with Aston Villa at the Emirates on Tuesday, with the visitors three points back after eight straight wins. Bournemouth

Rayan Cherki's late winner at Nottingham Forest keeps Manchester City in touch with Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Liverpool’s legendary former captain Steven Gerrard has been left to wonder “what could have been” when wistfully reflecting on Declan Rice’s move to Arsenal rather than Merseyside in 2023.

Former Gunner Dan Ballard is set to miss Sunderland’s upcoming game against Manchester City through injury, but he should be back in time to play against Arsenal.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty

Arsenal were once again wasteful with their scoring chances but managed to eek out a 2-1 victory over Brighton at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, to send themselves back to the top of the Premier League table.

After how they started the 2025-26 season, 2026 has to be the year when they will finally lift a trophy. Their last Premier League title came in 2004, and they are currently leading the standings, even though the gap to their rivals is now quite narrow. There are no more excuses: Arsenal have to win in 2026.

Keep producing these performances and one of Arsenal's opponents in the coming weeks are going to be on the receiving end of a heavy defeat. Until then, though, they must keep doing it the hard way and fraying the nerves. With every week that passes, the stakes will only become higher, too.