Starting strong is of paramount importance to the Premier League’s title contenders, with Arsenal among those expected to begin with a win each term.
As Premier League ever-presents, the Gunners have experienced the pressure of the opening day since 1992–93. While they have been overwhelmingly successful on matchday one over the past three decades, there are blips on their record.
Even the legendary Arsène Wenger suffered his fair share of heartbreak in opening day fixtures, with no manager immune from an early slip—including current boss Mikel Arteta.
Here is Arsenal’s record in their opening Premier League fixtures.






