‘This Is Arsenal’s Title to Lose’ – Invincible Form Sparks Premier League Hopes

‘I Can’t See a Weakness’ – Arsenal’s Title Belief Growing Stronger

Hope has returned to North London, and this time, it may just be justified. After three consecutive second-place finishes, Arsenal fans are daring to believe that 2025 could be their year.

Following a composed 2-0 win at Burnley — their fifth straight Premier League victory and ninth consecutive win in all competitions — the Gunners sit seven points clear at the top of the table, albeit having played more than some rivals.

BBC pundits, ex-players, and fans alike are now united in asking: Can anyone stop Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal?

Arsenal’s Strengths: Why the Title Is Within Reach

Set-Piece Supremacy

Burnley, promoted with the Championship’s best defensive record last season, were no match for Arsenal’s dead-ball dominance.

• Arsenal’s opener at Turf Moor marked their 8th set-piece goal in 10 games, the most ever at this stage of a Premier League season.

• Overall, 12 of their 18 league goals have come from set-pieces – the highest ratio in top-flight history.

Alan Shearer said:

“I can’t see a weakness. They’re creating overloads with Calafiori and Timber, winning set-pieces and punishing teams.”

Near-Impenetrable Defence

Arsenal’s opener against Burnley came from a set-piece situation

• Arsenal haven’t conceded a goal since 28 September.

• 7 consecutive clean sheets in all competitions is a feat last achieved in 1999.

• They’ve faced just one shot on target in their last four league matches.

Burnley’s Marcus Edwards came closest to ending the streak by hitting the post late on — but Arsenal held firm.

Nedum Onuoha praised the transformation:

“They used to be soft-centred. Now they can scrap, they can play — and they believe.”

Squad Depth Paying Off

Despite injuries to Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, and Noni Madueke, Arsenal have powered on.

Their £250m summer investment is bearing fruit:

• Quality in depth has meant no pressure to rush players back.

• New signings like Gyokeres and Calafiori have stepped up.

“If somebody drops out, the next person steps up,” said Onuoha. “That’s what makes them title favourites.”

Faltering Rivals

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has had just one save to make in the last four Premier League games

Timing might finally be on Arsenal’s side:

• Liverpool started fast but have now lost four in a row.

• Manchester City have already dropped points in four of their nine games.

Arteta previously said other teams had peaked while Arsenal were building. Now, the momentum is theirs.

Gary Neville made his boldest claim yet:

“This is your title, Arsenal. I’ve never felt more sure. The chance is there — they have to take it.”

What’s Next?

• Champions League clash: Arsenal visit Slavia Prague on Tuesday, 4 November.

• Premier League focus continues after, with pressure to maintain their top form.

Key Stats Recap:

• 7 consecutive clean sheets (all comps)

• 12 goals from set-pieces (most in Premier League)

• Top of the table – 7 points clear

• £250m spent on summer reinforcements

• Rivals faltering: City & Liverpool off pace