Arsenal are firmly in the driver's seat for the Premier League crown this season, holding a commanding nine-point lead at the top of the table after 25 fixtures. Under the guidance of manager Mikel Arteta, the Gunners are determined to end their long wait for domestic glory, with fierce competition coming from Manchester City and Aston Villa in second and third place respectively.
How Many Points Do Arsenal Need to Win the Premier League Title?
With 13 matches remaining in the campaign, Arsenal find themselves in a strong position but cannot afford complacency. According to the latest predicted table from The Analyst, using Opta data, the Gunners are forecast to finish with 83 points, comfortably ahead of their rivals.
Predicted Premier League Table
- Arsenal, 83 points
- Manchester City, 71 points
- Aston Villa, 70 points
- Chelsea, 64 points
- Liverpool, 63 points
- Manchester United, 63 points
- Brentford, 58 points
- Everton, 54 points
- AFC Bournemouth, 52 points
- Newcastle United, 51 points
- Sunderland, 51 points
- Brighton and Hove Albion, 51 points
- Fulham, 50 points
- Crystal Palace, 47 points
- Tottenham Hotspur, 46 points
- Leeds United, 44 points
- Nottingham Forest, 42 points
- West Ham, 36 points
- Burnley, 26 points
- Wolves, 19 points
To secure the title, Arsenal require an additional 27 points, which equates to nine more victories. This projection places them in the top four alongside Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Chelsea, with Liverpool and Manchester United predicted to miss out on Champions League qualification.
At the opposite end of the standings, Wolves, Burnley, and West Ham are tipped for relegation to the Championship, while Leeds United and Nottingham Forest are expected to retain their top-flight status.
Arsenal Maintain Momentum with Convincing Sunderland Victory
Arsenal continued their impressive form with a dominant 3-0 home win over Sunderland this weekend. Striker Viktor Gyokeres was the standout performer, netting twice against the Black Cats at the Emirates Stadium, while midfielder Martin Zubimendi also found the back of the net in a professional team display.
Reflecting on the match, Mikel Arteta expressed his satisfaction with the result and performance. "Very, very happy obviously with the win, with big parts of the performance, with the clean sheet as well, because it's a really tough opponent," he stated. "They're really good at what they do, and it's very difficult to get sequences with threat and momentum consecutively. But we knew that, I think the first goal really helped to unlock that kind of phase."
Arteta also praised Gyokeres for his immediate impact and readiness. "Yes, and I think the way he came in, he was ready straight away. We know how important the finishers are, the impact that they are having on the team, the results, and where we are at the moment, so I'm very happy," he added.
As the season enters its crucial final stretch, Arsenal will need to maintain this momentum to fend off the challenges from Manchester City and Aston Villa and clinch the Premier League title.
