The fixtures were announced this week for the 2025/26 Premier League and the Gunners will face Manchester United at Old Trafford in their opening fixture of the season.
Mikel Areta will enter his fifth season in charge of the red side of North London and if he doesn’t bring the Premier League trophy back to the Emirates Stadium, he’ll find himself looking for a new job ..
Arsenal really missed their chance again this season, with an out of sorts Manchester City and Liverpool with a new manager, you thought this would be finally their year.
The Arsenal fans can be hugely demanding and anything less than the Premier League trophy and the 43 year old Spanish manager will find himself presented with his P45 ..
The Gunners will face huge competition with all the top teams investing heavily in their teams. Betiton will have some great odds on all the teams .. Liverpool have already spent big with bringing in some key players, while Spurs have gone and got themselves a new manager, despite winning a silverware last season for the first time in 17 years.
Chelsea and Manchester City will want to get back to where they belong also and start competing for the Premier League title. Injuries will play a huge part in deciding who wins the league also, can you imagine if a player like Declan Rice or Saka got injured for the Gunners ..
Arsenal absolutely can win the league. They’re legitimate contenders. But they’ll need consistency, fitness, and possibly some help from other teams taking points off City.
Balancing the Champions League with a title push is tough, especially if they go deep in both, the Gunners also lack they a ruthless finisher. If Jesus, Havertz, or Nketiah don’t step up, it could be a big, big problem for the Gooners.
Winning the Premier League is all about having a strong mental fortudide and the Gunners seem to be more mature and composed under pressure compared to the 2022/23 season collapse.
Their defence is strong last season had one of the best defensive records in the Premier League. Strong defense is often what wins titles.
Arteta has also built a well-balanced team with quality in most positions. Players like Rice, Ødegaard, Saka, and Saliba are among the best in the league.
If Arsenal don’t win the league this coming season, when will they win it? All eyes will be on the North end of London and if they fail to deliver, Mikel Arteta will be looking for a new job ..