Liverpool managed to hold Arsenal to a goalless draw on Thursday, yet the Gunners continue to lead the Premier League by six points, establishing themselves as strong contenders for the title this season.
Arsenal demonstrated solid defensive coordination throughout the match, constraining the Reds to no shots on target and a mere 0.36 expected goals at the Emirates Stadium. On the offensive side, although Arsenal attempted nine shots with four on target, featuring standout players Bukayo Saka and new addition Viktor Gyokeres, they recorded only 0.52 expected goals.
This result still leaves Arsenal in a strong position, thanks in part to Manchester City’s own stalemate against Brighton and Hove Albion. They maintain their greatest lead at this stage of the season, surpassing last year’s champions Liverpool, who had only a five-point margin.
Premier League Champions of the Last Decade
| SEASON | TEAM | TOTAL POINTS | POINTS PER GAME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Liverpool | 84 | 2.21 |
| 2023-24 | Manchester City | 91 | 2.39 |
| 2022-23 | Manchester City | 89 | 2.24 |
| 2021-22 | Manchester City | 93 | 2.45 |
| 2022-21 | Manchester City | 86 | 2.26 |
| 2019-20 | Liverpool | 99 | 2.61 |
| 2018-19 | Manchester City | 98 | 2.58 |
| 2017-18 | Manchester City | 100 | 2.63 |
| 2016-17 | Chelsea | 93 | 2.45 |
| 2015-16 | Leicester City | 81 | 2.13 |
Arsenal’s current form sees them averaging 2.33 points per match, projecting a possible final tally of 89 points for the season, which could outperform several recent champions. With a significant six-point lead, they’re on track for their first major title in 20 years, facing Nottingham Forest next on January 17 in hopes of maintaining this crucial gap.
