Arsenal delivered a dominant performance on Sunday afternoon, thrashing Manchester City 5-1 in a statement victory that sent a strong message to Premier League leaders Liverpool.
The emphatic win reinforced the Gunners’ status as genuine title contenders, proving they are still firmly in the race despite the challenges ahead.
Mikel Arteta’s side has been working tirelessly to establish themselves as credible challengers for the league title, and this result was a testament to their progress.
While the victory significantly dented Manchester City’s already slim hopes of reclaiming the title, it did not entirely remove Arsenal’s own obstacles in their pursuit of Premier League glory.
This performance was among the most impressive displays by Arsenal under Arteta’s management.
It highlighted the team’s ability to build momentum, similar to the run they embarked on following their 3-1 triumph over Liverpool at the same stage of the previous season.
However, despite this remarkable victory, the gap between Arsenal and Liverpool remains substantial, keeping the Gunners at a disadvantage.
Data from Opta’s supercomputer supports this, as its latest predictions indicate that Arsenal still have a tough road ahead if they want to lift the Premier League trophy.
According to Opta, Liverpool remain overwhelming favorites to secure their second league title, further strengthening their position with a 2-0 win over Bournemouth.
The Reds have demonstrated resilience this season, successfully navigating several tough away fixtures without defeat.
The supercomputer projects Liverpool to finish the campaign with 88.4 points, giving them a staggering 90.74% chance of winning the Premier League.
In contrast, Arsenal are expected to accumulate around 79.82 points, translating to just a 9.18% probability of securing the title despite their recent triumph.
Beyond Liverpool and Arsenal, only a few other teams—Manchester City, Nottingham Forest, and Chelsea—retain any mathematical possibility of winning the league, though their chances remain slim.
Manchester City, struggling to reach their usual standards under Pep Guardiola, are on course for their lowest points tally during his tenure.
However, they are still projected to finish within the top four, alongside the surprising presence of Nottingham Forest.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s hopes of securing Champions League qualification hinge on improving their coefficient ranking.
They are currently on track to finish fifth, which may not guarantee a spot in Europe’s elite competition.
In the middle of the table, significant shifts are not expected.
Both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are facing disappointing campaigns.
United, in particular, are predicted to endure their worst-ever Premier League season, with an anticipated total of just 47.65 points.
Spurs, though performing slightly better, are still set for an underwhelming finish, with their projected tally barely surpassing the 46 points they recorded in the 2007/08 season.
West Ham, under Graham Potter’s management, are also predicted to struggle, with a 15th-place finish on the horizon.
At the bottom of the table, Wolves significantly boosted their chances of avoiding relegation with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, lowering their probability of dropping to the Championship to 18.41%.
Meanwhile, Ipswich Town, despite suffering a 2-1 loss to Southampton, now have a stronger chance of staying up compared to Leicester City.
Leicester are projected to finish 18th, with just a 10.9% likelihood of securing their Premier League status.
