Arsenal fans have been asking the same question for years: Is this finally the season? The club has come close before, but something always seemed to get in the way. Now, with a stronger squad, a confident manager, and a new winning mentality, many believe Arsenal have a real chance to end the long wait for the Premier League title.
A Team That Has Grown Stronger Each Year
Arsenal have improved step by step over the past few seasons. Under Mikel Arteta, the team has developed a clear playing style. They press with energy, move the ball quickly, and defend with more discipline than before.
This balance between youth and experience has made Arsenal a tougher team to face. They no longer collapse under pressure as easily as they once did. Instead, they now show confidence in big matches, which is a sign of a title-challenging side.
Most importantly, the Gunners have an excellent defensive lineup this season. They conceded only one goal in six games this season in the UEFA Champions League, fewer than anyone in this competition. Meanwhile, in the English Premier League, Arsenal conceded only 9 goals after playing 15 matches. Their solid defensive performance really made them one of the strongest candidates to win a trophy this season. But in the past, it was seen that Arsenal bottled it at the end. And this is exactly what is happening in the league. Arsenal lost a crucial game last week against Aston Villa, and they have won only two of their last five league games, which allows Man City to get closer to Arsenal at the top of the point table. Manchester City are now only two points away from the Gunners.
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes said, “Man City have a great chance now, don’t they? I still don’t think they’re quite right but they always get better in the second half of the season and the thing with Arsenal is they can’t win a big game.”
However, Arsenal already defeated Bayern Munich in the Champions League, which gives them massive momentum. But in the Premier League, Arsenal have to show their quality against the big names. Before losing to Aston Villa, Arsenal had a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, who are in 5th in the league.
Scholes added, “They lost to Liverpool, they couldn’t beat Man City at home when they were struggling. Aston Villa are a good team, don’t get me wrong, but Arsenal just can’t win big games. They couldn’t beat Chelsea after they went down to ten men.”
This is where Mike Arteta must improve. He must earn points from the teams that are also chasing the title. Also Arteta has to deal with injury cases. First-choice center backs Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba are out of the team due to injuries. Cristhian Mosquera, who has been a starter in the absence of Gabriel, also picked up an injury and will not return within a month.
However, Arsenal are still one of the favorites, but football is always unpredictable. The Gunners must stay focused and needs to win against big teams.
