Arsenal achieved a significant 3-1 victory over Bayern Munich, marking their first win against the German giants in a decade. This emphatic result propelled the Gunners to the top of their UEFA Champions League group, maintaining a perfect 100 percent win record after five thrilling matches. The triumph stood out even more as fellow English clubs Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur all suffered defeats in their respective European encounters.
The team, affectionately known as the Gunners, has now secured a maximum of 15 points from their five group stage fixtures. This particular win against Bayern Munich, played on the night of November 26th, stands as one of the most significant triumphs for the squad under the guidance of manager Mikel Arteta this season. The scoring opened in the 22nd minute when defender Jurrien Timber headed home the first goal. Noni Madueke then extended Arsenal’s lead with a second goal in the 69th minute. Substitute Gabriel Martinelli, introduced in the second half, sealed the decisive victory with a goal in the 77th minute. Bayern Munich’s sole goal came from Lennart Carl in the 32nd minute.
The match, held at the Emirates Stadium, was characterized by intense clashes and high tension throughout. Both teams collectively received six yellow cards for their players, reflecting the fierce competition. Even the managerial benches were not immune, as both Mikel Arteta and Vincent Kompany, the head coaches, were each shown a yellow card for their persistent protests to the referee regarding player collisions and various disciplinary decisions.
This defeat marked Bayern Munich’s first loss on English soil in the 2025-26 season, a notable achievement for Arsenal against the formidable Bundesliga champions. Furthermore, this result allowed the North London club to extend their impressive unbeaten streak to 16 matches across all competitions. The victory held particular significance as it was Arsenal’s first against Bayern Munich in a decade, with their last win dating back to 2015. In their six most recent encounters, this was Arsenal’s sole victory, contrasting with four defeats and one draw against the German powerhouse. Historically, the two clubs have met a total of 15 times, with Bayern Munich holding the advantage with eight wins, three draws, and now four losses against the Premier League side since their first clash on December 5, 2000.
Meanwhile, Liverpool, under the management of Arne Slot, continued their challenging run, suffering another defeat, this time a 4-1 loss to PSV Eindhoven. This result further compounded their poor start to the new season, coming on the heels of recent Premier League losses against Nottingham Forest and Manchester City. This marks their ninth defeat of the 2025-26 season. In the UEFA Champions League standings, the reigning Premier League champions have dropped to 13th position, having accumulated only nine points.
As the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage concluded, Arsenal stood out among the English contingent with their decisive victory. Chelsea also secured a commanding 3-0 win against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on November 25th. In contrast, Tottenham Hotspur experienced a high-scoring 5-3 defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes. PSG’s three points from their home win moved them to second place in their group with 12 points, placing them level with Bayern Munich, who are now third. Elsewhere, Inter Milan suffered a 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid, positioning them in fourth place, while Real Madrid secured a 4-3 victory over Olympiacos to claim fifth. Tottenham Hotspur currently languishes in 16th place with just eight points. Fellow English club Newcastle United sits 11th with nine points, and Manchester City is 10th with ten points after their 2-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen. Newcastle United also faced defeat, losing 2-1 to French side Olympique de Marseille.
