Only 10 Unbeaten Teams Remain, Arsenal, Paris and Bayern Show Different Title Strategies

After several rounds of intense competition in the new European league season, only 10 teams in the five major leagues have remained unbeaten. Apart from the Bundesliga, which is still in its second round, the number of teams on winning streaks in the other four major leagues has not exceeded two.

As the latest league to begin, the Bundesliga saw Bayern Munich unexpectedly lose to Schalke 04, ending their winning streak. Currently, Augsburg, Freiburg, Borussia Dortmund and newly promoted Elversberg have each achieved two consecutive victories and temporarily moved into the top positions of the table.

By contrast, Paris have performed particularly poorly. After three rounds, they had failed to secure a single victory, drawing their first two matches before suffering a heavy defeat against Monaco. This was a sharp contrast to the prestige they once had as a Champions League double winner. In the early-season Super Cup, Paris first lost to Lens and then defeated Aston Villa, but over the course of a month they won only one match, missing the chance to win the European Super Cup again.

After Monaco defeated defending champions Paris Saint-Germain to become the only unbeaten team in Ligue 1, four other teams followed behind, including Paris FC coached by Roseniol, whose return to Chelsea appears unlikely, and Lille led by Ancelotti's son.

In La Liga, Barcelona have stood alone at the top with four consecutive wins, looking down on the Iberian competition, while Real Madrid showed signs of relaxation and dropped points with a narrow loss to Real Betis, allowing their points total to be quickly caught. The La Liga season started earlier, and several postponed first-round matches have now been completed. The Madrid rivals have already suffered defeats, while Barcelona have broken through smoothly and laid a foundation for their title defense.

Serie A has also continued the pattern from last season, with familiar teams such as Roma and Inter Milan occupying the standings through three-match winning streaks. In addition, AC Milan's new head coach Amorim made a promising start but unfortunately conceded an equalizer against Juventus in stoppage time, ending their winning run. Coincidentally, his former club Manchester United also suffered a draw with Everton during stoppage time.

In the highly competitive Premier League, summer transfers have remained active. Manchester City and Arsenal climbed firmly into the leading positions after this round, becoming the only teams with perfect records so far this season. Perhaps the title race has quietly begun.

Manchester City invested hundreds of millions to completely rebuild their midfield. Enzo joined quickly before the transfer window closed and soon integrated into the starting lineup. With shorter hair, Haaland remains in unstoppable form, overwhelming newly promoted Coventry and continuing to lead the standings, making people admire Maresca's outstanding leadership ability.

Meanwhile, Arsenal supporters' excitement does not seem to have faded yet. After falling behind early in the match, they did not panic and held advantages over Chelsea in both shots and possession. In the end, Havertz and Odegaard scored to complete the comeback, bringing memories of their opening-round big win over Coventry. It is worth noting that Arsenal's substitute options are extremely strong, with World Cup standout Merino repeatedly remaining on the bench until making his first appearance for the team in the third round.

Although they are all part of the five major leagues, their competitive models are actually very different. Champions in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga do not need to take the lead from the very beginning; as long as they find their form during the long season, they can achieve their goals. In contrast, the Premier League requires teams to show strength from the start of every match, with no room for mistakes. Older fans may still remember that the early Premier League did not emphasize collecting points immediately, but today former powers such as Manchester United and Arsenal have adapted to the fast-results style. The rise of Chelsea and Manchester City has especially forced them to change their strategies. Today's Manchester City and Arsenal will once again set their paths toward the title race.