Arsenal looks back at 2020 FA Cup win while gearing up for 2026‑27 Premier League title defence

Six years after Arsenal's 2‑1 victory over Chelsea in the 2020 FA Cup final, the club revisits the starting XI. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who left the club shortly after the final, has since won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina. Defender David Luiz returned to Brazil in 2021 and now plays for Pafos in Cyprus, while other members of the squad have moved on to clubs in MLS, the Premier League and elsewhere.

Meanwhile, Arsenal enters the 2026‑27 season as defending Premier League champions. Under manager Mikel Arteta, the Gunners aim to retain the title despite strong challenges from Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United. Betting markets already list City as the early favourite, but Arsenal's continuity and squad depth are highlighted as key factors in their title‑defence outlook.