A Record Breaking October and Early November
It’s been over a month since we asked, “Do we have everything?” and in that time, we’ve certainly seen what we do have: resilience, exciting youth talent, and a few painful reminders of the Premier League's brutality. Across the men's and women's teams, we’ve witnessed a captivating period of high-stakes football, marked by the shine of a historic clean sheet streak, the pain of injuries, and a draw on the weekend.
A 10-Game Winning Streak Snapped
| Competition | Opponent | Date | Result | Key Takeaway |
| Premier League | Sunderland (A) | Nov 8 | Draw (2-2) | Ended a 10-game winning run in all competitions after a last-minute equaliser. Saka and Trossard scored. |
| Premier League | Burnley (A) | Nov 1 | Win (2-0) | Solid away win. |
| EFL Cup | Brighton (H) | Oct 29 | Win (2-0) | Academy stars Nwaneri and Saka scored. Ethan Nwaneri's first senior goal. |
| Champions League | Slavia Prague (A) | Nov 4 | Win (3-0) | Maintained a perfect record in the group stage. |
| Champions League | Atletico Madrid (H) | Oct 21 | Win (4-0) | Dominant performance, showcasing ruthlessness. |
| Premier League | Crystal Palace (H) | Oct 26 | Win (1-0) | Hard-fought victory to stay on top. |
The Run and the Blip: The men's team was in sensational form, reaching a remarkable 10-game winning streak across all competitions, built on a phenomenal defensive record that saw us go over 800 minutes without conceding a goal.
The Sunderland Shock: That defensive wall was finally breached (twice) in a frustrating 2-2 draw at Sunderland on November 8th. Despite goals from Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard, a stoppage-time equaliser cost us two vital points.Youth Excitement: A major highlight was the Carabao Cup win against Brighton, which saw academy talent like Ethan Nwaneri score his first senior goal and Max Dowman become the club's youngest ever competitive starter.
Injury Update: The Growing Sick Bay
The biggest concern from the past month is the list of unavailable players, which severely tested the depth of the men's squad.
Star forwards and creative players like Martin Ødegaard (Captain), Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Martinelli were all unavailable for the last few games. This highlights the brilliant effort from the rest of the squad to maintain the winning run despite missing key personnel.
The Road Ahead: Crucial November Fixtures
| Team | Opponent | Competition | Date |
| Men | Tottenham Hotspur (H) | Premier League | Sun, Nov 23 |
| Men | Bayern Munich (H) | UEFA Champions League | Wed, Nov 26 |
| Men | Chelsea (A) | Premier League | Sun, Nov 30 |
| Women | Bayern Munich (A) | UWCL | Tue, Nov 12 |
| Women | Tottenham Hotspur (A) | WSL | Sun, Nov 16 |
| Women | Real Madrid (H) | UWCL | Wed, Nov 19 |
Let's keep the momentum going and kick start another winning run with a victory in North London Derby(NLD).
#COYG #ARSENAL #GOONERS
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