Finally off the mark with their first victory of the league phase, if things came to a close today, Athletic Club would be through to the knockouts.

Champions League MD3 was about the goals, and lots of them: 71 across 18 games, to be precise, with some statement wins for tournament favorites (Arsenal, PSG) and big clubs that needed a lift (Liverpool).

Arsenal is one of the favorites to take home the English Premier League title, while also hopeful to make a deep run in the UCL. They punched their ticket to the Champions League for a third year in a row by finishing third in the EPL once again. The Gunners have picked up wins over Athletic Club and Olympiacos so far in UCL play.

An analysis of the state of play in Europe's premier club competition following the conclusion of the third round of fixtures

Arsenal's win over Atletico Madrid marked an achievement that no side competing in the Champions League has ever before managed to pull off.

Plus: Manchester City are now in pivotal moments within the season with little room for error following their loss to Aston Villa, who showed they can go toe-to-toe with the best again; Sean Dyches ke

Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli says the players believe they can win the Premier League title this season.

McManaman believes that Arsenal’s summer spending on the likes of Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke has given them the strongest squad in the Champions League across the board, with more quality in depth than their illustrious rivals.