Top League Strength! Three Premier League Teams Remain Undefeated and Keep Clean Sheets in Champions League, Atlético Madrid, Villarreal, and Benfica Score Zero

Following years of rising income and growing buying power in the Premier League, it has clearly become the leading league. On the opening day of the Champions League’s third round, the three English clubs (Arsenal, Manchester City, and Newcastle) each achieved wins by at least two goals and prevented their rivals from scoring.

• Arsenal 4-0 Atlético MadridOriginally expected to be a tough clash, especially since Atlético Madrid had beaten Real Madrid 5-2 this season, but against Arsenal they were completely on the back foot. Atlético’s crossing tactics were no match for Arsenal, the Premier League leaders. Arsenal showed no fear of aerial balls, their defense was impenetrable, and upfront, Ødegaard found his scoring boots. The Swedish striker scored twice after persistent efforts, joined by goals from Brazilian Matheus Cunha, Gabriel, and Martinelli, resulting in an easy 4-0 thrashing of Atlético. Arsenal demonstrated the toughness of the Premier League frontrunners.
• Manchester City (away) 2-0 VillarrealAfter Guardiola sped up the attacking tempo, Haaland transformed into a goal machine, scoring in 12 consecutive matches. This season, Haaland has evolved significantly, improving his back-to-goal play and heading ability. Bernardo Silva scored as well, and Manchester City, even with squad rotation, comfortably defeated Villarreal 2-0, conserving energy for the Premier League while taking three points at minimal cost.
• Newcastle 3-0 BenficaEddie Howe versus Mourinho really highlights the difference between new and old coaching styles. Howe continues to improve, while the champion coach Mourinho seems less adaptable to the modern game. Gordon contributed with a goal and an assist, Barnes scored twice, and the Magpies secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Portuguese giants Benfica, handing Mourinho’s team their third consecutive Champions League defeat and a disastrous start.

Arsenal and Manchester City, the top two in the Premier League, are among the favorites to win the Champions League, and winning with a clean sheet is routine for them. Meanwhile, Newcastle, ranked 14th in the Premier League, also dominated Mourinho’s Benfica with a 3-goal margin. Arsenal, Manchester City, and Newcastle collectively kept Atlético Madrid, Villarreal, and Benfica scoreless. This is the strength of the Premier League, honed through long-term high-intensity matches and physical contests.