As November 2025 comes to an end, Arsenal sits at the top of the Premier League table with 30 points from 12 matches. They remain unbeaten in their last 18 league games, dating back to last April. For the first time in two decades, every Gooner is asking, “Can we finally get over the line?” instead of, “Can we compete?”
Can Arsenal Finally Win the Premier League
The scars from past near-misses are still fresh. Two seasons ago, Arsenal led by eight points in March but fell apart. Last year, they pushed Manchester City to the final week, finishing just two points short despite earning 89 points—a number that would have won the league in 16 of the last 20 seasons. Those disappointments sting, but they have also built resilience. This year, there’s reason to think that 2025-26 could be the year.
The first sign of change is squad depth. Mikel Arteta now has real options in every position. Jurriën Timber’s return has strengthened the left-back and inverted full-back roles. Meanwhile, the £42m signing of Mikel Merino has already proven essential. Riccardo Calafiori adds calmness and skill with the ball, while Raheem Sterling brings experience and a track record in big games off the bench. When Bukayo Saka limped off against Manchester City in September, concerns arose. Yet Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, and even 18-year-old Ethan Nwaneri stepped up without missing a beat, showing that the team can manage injuries without losing their attacking flow.
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Secondly, Arsenal has become a team that doesn’t falter in the final stretch. The statistics are impressive: since the start of last year, they’ve averaged 2.5 points per game—a pace that would result in 95 points over a full season. Only a top-performing Manchester City has matched such consistency in the Premier League era. Arsenal now wins ugly (Brighton away), wins big (5-0 against Nottingham Forest), and importantly, can grind out results even when they’re not at their best (1-0 at Tottenham, a last-minute winner against Manchester United).
At the same time, Manchester City shows signs of vulnerability. Pep Guardiola’s team looks tired, the injury to Rodri reveals a lack of depth, and Ilkay Gündogan isn’t at his 2022 level. Off-field issues, including 115 charges against the club, seem to impact their focus. With 11 points dropped already this season—more than they lost in the previous two years combined—City’s aura of invincibility is fading.
Liverpool, under Arne Slot, is exciting in attack but still defensively weak. Chelsea swings between brilliance and chaos. Arsenal, however, combines the league’s best defensive record (only six goals conceded in 12 games) with the joint-best attack. This balance is what truly wins titles.
There are still challenges ahead. December will be tough: matches against City (away), Liverpool (home), and Tottenham (away) within three weeks could reveal old doubts. Saka and Martin Ødegaard need careful management, and no team is free from injuries. Arteta must also show he can outsmart Guardiola over a full 38-game season when the pressure is highest.
But there’s something different about this Arsenal team. The belief is strong. The Emirates feels it, the players feel it, and even neutral fans are starting to notice. When William Saliba says, “This is our year” after a win against Manchester United, it doesn’t sound unrealistic—it feels like destiny.
Twenty-one years have passed since the shadow of the Invincibles first loomed over the club. Maybe Arteta’s team is finally ready to move out of that shadow and into the light. With the top spot at Christmas, the best goal difference, and the toughest fixtures navigated so far, everything seems to be falling into place.
Can Arsenal finally win the Premier League? For the first time in a generation, the answer is: Yes. Yes, they can.
