How Arsenal fared in the same fixtures last season paints a scary picture for the Premier League

Pain in the Arsenal argues that Arsenal's early 2026/27 campaign signals danger for the Premier League, as Mikel Arteta's side sits top with 24 points from nine matches. Compared directly against corresponding fixtures from their title-winning season, the Gunners have gained seven more points across those specific matchups, highlighting significant progress.

The improvement features notable victories including a 1-0 win at Anfield over Liverpool, a 1-0 triumph at Aston Villa courtesy of Bukayo Saka, and wins against Nottingham Forest and Sunderland. Pain in the Arsenal suggests that turning previous draws and defeats into victories shows the North London club is poised to retain the league title.