10月2日，24直播网报道，截至目前，英超联赛的前五轮赛事中，卫冕王者阿森纳以四胜一负的战绩领跑。在这五场比赛中，他们唯一的失利发生在客场挑战布莱顿的比赛中。关于阿森纳客场战绩对卫冕目标可能产生的影响，前队中边路球员沃尔科特分享了个人见解。
During a segment on talkSPORT, Walcott expressed his opinion, stating, "I firmly believe that this Arsenal squad is exceptionally talented and undoubtedly possesses the prerequisites for reclaiming the Premier League title. However, the journey is bound to be fraught with challenges, as they are also vying for the UEFA Champions League crown. Currently, the team is showing signs of vulnerability on the road. It is an arduous task to consistently deliver top-notch performances away from home. While certain players may shine at home or during training sessions, the true test of mental fortitude, the intense battles away from their comfort zone, often reveals their limitations."
我对措利斯的喜爱毋庸置疑，然而，就他目前在客场所展现的表现而言，坦白讲，并未给我留下深刻印象。这不禁让我回想起我们曾在水晶宫客场作战时的经历。若在客场表现不佳，那么不如直接将其替换下场，让其他球员登场，选择那些愿意为球队全力拼搏、奔跑，或是能为比赛带来新活力的人。
尽管新赛季尚处于初期阶段，但队内氛围已略显紧张。尤其在定位球战术方面，成效尚未显现。相较去年同期，我们已凭借定位球攻入多球，而今年至今尚未得分。随着这一关键战术手段的缺失，球员们心中难免生疑：我们的战术是否恰当？教练团队自然不愿看到队员们在私下产生此类疑问，然而，他们内心深处确实会这样思考，因为目前的发展轨迹显然并未完全符合预期计划。