Arsenal 3-1 Bayern: Adrian Durham called the best in Europe.
After beating Bayern 3-1 to win all their Champions League titles and lead their group with 15 points, Arsenal made Adrian Durham admit: they are the best team in Europe right now.
Three goals, three points, and a resounding statement at the Emirates: Arsenal beat Bayern Munich 3-1 to reach 15 points, maintaining their perfect record in the Champions League group stage and sending a powerful message about their status. TalkSPORT commentator Adrian Durham – a former frequent doubter – called them the best team in Europe right now.
A declarative victory.
At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 3-1 to move to the top of the table with a perfect 15 points. With their current strong form in the Premier League and only one defeat so far this season, this victory reinforces their image as a stable team capable of controlling both domestic and European competitions.
Bayern entered the match as one of the toughest opponents in the group stage. According to Adrian Durham, this was a team that had won all their previous matches – a detail that made Arsenal's victory a clear statement of their class and ambition.
Adrian Durham's perspective
Durham said: "Prepare yourselves, this is the truth. Arsenal are a real team and are currently top of their Champions League group, the only team with a perfect record. They beat Bayern – the only team to have also won their group previously – and they won convincingly."
He emphasized: "Arsenal were the better team in this match, and it's safe to say this victory is a statement of their status. European teams now have to take notice and think, 'Wait, this team is really serious in the Champions League.'"
And he continued: "Not only are they leading the Premier League, they're also leading their Champions League group. We can confidently say Arsenal are the best team in England and even Europe right now. As the players walked around the pitch, waving to the fans with red and white scarves, it was clear this was a moment where Arsenal proved they were serious about the Champions League."
Significance for the European race
Durham's praise stems not just from the scoreline, but from the broader picture: Arsenal are leading on both major fronts and displaying a rare level of consistency. In the Champions League, 15 points from all matches is a benchmark demonstrating the form and depth needed to conquer the most demanding club competition.
Arsenal have paid the price in Europe before: a defeat to PSG in the semi-finals last season, and the painful memory of the 2006 final against Barcelona. Therefore, their current winning streak and the accompanying confidence not only help them control the group but also offer a more realistic prospect of winning their first Champions League title in history.
The energy of the stands and its transformation into identity.
The image of the players waving red and white scarves to the fans after the match was a highly symbolic ending. According to Durham, it was a statement that Arsenal came to the Champions League not just to participate. The intensity of emotion in the stands matched their composure on the pitch – a synergy that every opponent must be wary of.
From now on, every Arsenal match in Europe will be scrutinized more closely. But with their perfect winning streak, top spot in the group, and consistency in the Premier League, Mikel Arteta's team has a convincing foundation to turn a big win against Bayern into a springboard for bigger goals.
