So far this season, the most luxurious thing is to score against Arsenal - only three teams among 16 opponents have done so.

In the past few days, European football has been talking about Bayern's 16-game winning streak in all competitions. It can be said that Bayern has gone crazy in the past three months. From the German Super Cup to the Bundesliga, to the German Cup and the Champions League, they have maintained a complete victory in four fronts - note, it is not undefeated, but a complete victory. Looking at the advantages Bayern has established in the Bundesliga and the big scores they often score, it gives people the feeling that Bayern's Bundesliga is a bit of a downgrade. They may be able to apply to go to the Premier League and La Liga to test the waters.

16 consecutive wins, the most important game is of course the 16th win, a 2:1 away victory over Paris. It is because of this rare victory that Bayern's 16-game winning streak will be infinitely magnified and given a higher gold content. Last season, Kompany just took over the team. Although he regained the Bundesliga championship from Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern was slightly weak in the Champions League and German Cup. This season, Kompany seems to have completely passed the running-in period, giving people a sense of a sudden improvement. However, the winning streak will eventually come to an end. In the next two Bundesliga games, Bayern's opponents will not cause them much trouble. Union Berlin and Freiburg are not yet capable of this; but going forward, Bayern may face the biggest test so far this season, even better than their away game against Paris Saint-Germain - the fifth round of the Champions League against Arsenal. There is a certain probability that Bayern will end its winning streak with the Gunners. If nothing else happens, what will be terminated by then is the 18-game winning streak in all competitions. The reason why I am worried about Bayern's away game against Arsenal is because Arsenal's trend this season does not seem to be much worse than Bayern's. Although Arsenal did not record a 16-game winning streak, they also had excellent trends in the Premier League and Champions League. The key is that Arsenal has a statistic that is so incredible that even Bayern cannot compare. Let's put it this way, when Bayern plays Arsenal away, don't worry about winning or losing. If they can score a goal, or even only score one goal, they can highlight their strength and identity. Because, so far this season, the most luxurious thing in European football is to score Arsenal's goal. No matter which event it is. From August to now, in these more than three months, Arsenal has played 16 official games and encountered 16 opponents. Among them, only three teams allowed Arsenal to concede goals. In other words, Arsenal kept a clean sheet in 13 of the 16 games. Among them, Arsenal has not conceded a goal in the EFL Cup and Champions League so far.

Okay, let us see which three teams are so amazing that they can score Arsenal's goal. First up is Liverpool. This was the first real battle in the Premier League this season. Arsenal lost 0:1 away from home. But Liverpool, the defending champion, what else can you ask of the Gunners? Then there's Manchester City. The two sides tied at 1:1, which is also normal. Then there's Newcastle United. The Magpies lost to Arsenal 1:2 at home. Although they lost, they at least scored a goal. Speaking of which, these three teams are all considered first-tier teams in the Premier League. Liverpool has the foundation and real-time combat power; Manchester City has already established a wealthy presence in the Premier League in the past ten years. Newcastle United is worse, but their strong financial resources give them endless potential. The Magpies are currently a force that cannot be ignored in the Premier League. Putting it this way, it seems that only the top teams are capable and qualified to break through the Gunners' door. Players like Manchester United and Atletico Madrid seem to be no longer in this category. Of course, it is too early to talk about this topic now. After all, just 16 games only account for about a quarter of the entire season. The real test is the second half of the stage. By then, more powerful enemies will emerge. It is also doubtful whether Arsenal can maintain their current status by then. After all, they have a history of falling behind at countless critical moments in previous seasons. But no matter what, Arteta has been polishing the team for several seasons, and even if there are weaknesses of one kind or another, they have been basically smoothed out. This season may be their best chance to achieve the best results in team history. Conceding only three goals in 16 games, this is reminiscent of Milan during Capello's era and Chelsea during Mourinho's era. Well, let us wait for the big battle between Arsenal and Bayern at home on November 27. How can Bayern prove that they are at the forefront of European football this season? In this game, let’s talk about the first goal.