- 2022-23 Season: Arsenal led the Premier League for much of the season but ultimately faded in the final stretch, finishing in second place behind Manchester City.
- 2023-24 Season: The Gunners once again finished as runners-up to Manchester City, improving their points tally from the previous campaign to 89 points, their second-highest total in Premier League history. They also had the best defensive record in the division.
- 2024-25 Season: After finishing second in the league, Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals before being eliminated. For the third consecutive season, they ended up as runners-up, this time to Liverpool, finishing with 74 points.
- 2025-26 Season: Following the pattern of recent campaigns, Arsenal has started the season in dominant form. After nine games, they are four points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The early success is being attributed to their defensive solidity, their potent threat from set-pieces, and the overall quality of Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Premier League standings: 2025-26 season
| Pos | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 22 |
| 2 | AFC Bournemouth | 18 |
| 3 | Tottenham Hotspur | 17 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 17 |
| 5 | Manchester City | 16 |
Arsenal’s recent form in 2025-26
- Set-piece prowess: A major factor in Arsenal’s current success has been their effectiveness from dead-ball situations. The team has scored 69% of its league goals from set-pieces so far in the 2025-26 season.
- Defensive strength: The Gunners have been a formidable defensive unit, conceding just three goals in their first 12 matches across all competitions in 2025-26. This includes a recent streak of four successive clean sheets.
- Weekend victory: In their latest Premier League match, Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace, extending their lead at the top of the table. The win was labeled by manager Mikel Arteta as their “most valuable win of the season”.
