A quarter of the season gone, and Mikel Arteta’s men are setting the pace — but this time, they’re doing it differently, and it might be Arsenal time to finally lift the Premier League title.
Arsenal sit 6 points clear at the top of the Premier League table after an impressive run in October that saw them claim 12 points, score 6 goals, and concede none.
This form has pushed them 7 points clear of defending Champions Liverpool, 6 points clear of inconsistent Manchester City, and 8 points ahead of the rest.
Arsenal aren’t just showing consistency and a winning mentality this year. They finally show the grit and ruthlessness of champions. That and other reasons explained below make the 2025/26 Premier League title already Arsenal’s to lose.
The Peak Of Arsenal’s Defence
From the 2022/23 season, when Arsenal started challenging for the Premier League title, the Gunners have always prioritized staying compact at the back.
Their evolution since that season has drastically reduced the number of shots they face, the number of chances they give away, and all of that positively affects the number of goals they concede.
From 43 goals conceded, Arsenal improved it to 29 in the 2023/24 campaign. They conceded 5 more last season compared to the previous one, but injury problems and a lack of proper cover likely caused that.
This season, the Gunners have improved even more defensively. They strengthened first through their recruitment, and they also rely on the sheer brilliance of their defensive block.
The Gunners defeated Atlético Madrid 4-0 in October, showing Diego Simeone exactly what his teams used to look like earlier in his Atlético Madrid managerial career.
Arsenal have conceded just 3 goals in the Premier League, and as the famous football saying goes, Attack can win you games, but strong defences win you titles.
No Real Consistent Rival… Yet
Following Liverpool’s investments in the summer, many thought The Reds could walk the League once again easily, like they did last year.
Those predictions intensified after Merseyside won their first 5 league matches and also beat title rivals Arsenal in that run. However, a series of bad results for Liverpool has highlighted their squad balance issues, and Arsenal have taken full advantage.
Manchester City have also been inconsistent this season, and despite sitting only six points off the Gunners, many are still unsure about them.
Chelsea have already dropped points in 5 matches out of 10, and they remain just as unpredictable as Manchester United.
Nothing is guaranteed in football, and while a worthwhile title rival could emerge for Arsenal in the coming months, the Gunners currently possess everything they need to take advantage of Chelsea’s lack of League ambition, Manchester City’s inconsistency, and Liverpool’s squad issues before they all get it right to put together a title challenge.
