Follow @iambolar on X for more expert analysis.
For the past three seasons, Arsenal Football Club have come painfully close to ending their two-decade wait for an English Premier League title. They’ve finished second in three consecutive seasons, playing a brand of football that has thrilled neutrals and terrified opponents, restoring the club’s elite status. Now, with a surprisingly summer transfer window that has addressed depth, quality, and tactical flexibility, Mikel Arteta’s side might just have the final piece to win the Premier League this season.
The Gunners finishing runners-up in the last three seasons has been both a source of pride and pain for the Arsenal faithful. On one hand, the club has returned to the top table of English football; on the other, they have had to watch Manchester City lift the trophy twice at their expense.
The 2022-2023 season saw the gunners finished second place behind Manchester City who won the league with five points ahead of Arsenal (89 points). The 2023-2024 saw Arsenal again finish in second place behind Manchester City but this time around with a two point deficit (91 points). In the 2024-2025 season, Arsenal finished second again behind Liverpool who won the league with a 10 point difference (84 points). What was missing? Perhaps a bit more depth, a little more cutting edge in decisive moments, and the ability to rotate without losing quality.
This summer, Arsenal moved decisively to solve those problems.
The Gunners splashed out about £200 million to bring in six players who collectively strengthen every area of the pitch:
- Viktor Gyökeres – A proven goalscorer who joined from Sporting CP adds a physical, direct threat up front.
- Noni Madueke – A tricky winger capable of unlocking defenses.
- Martin Zubimendi – A composed, technically gifted midfielder to control the tempo of the game.
- Christian Nørgaard – A defensively midfielder disciplined option to protect the back line.
- Cristhian Mosquera – A promising young centre-back for both now and the future.
- Kepa Arrizabalaga – An experienced goalkeeper to ensure competition remains high.
These signings don’t just pad out the squad, it might have given Arteta tactical options he didn’t have before.
When Mikel Arteta first arrived at Arsenal, he was a promising but inexperienced manager after several years under Pep Guardiola. Now, he’s a proven leader who has built one of Europe’s most cohesive teams. His tactical vision rooted in positional play, fluid rotations, and high pressing has been refined with each passing season. Crucially, Arteta has learned to adapt: this summer’s signings suggest a willingness to add more variety, speed, and physicality to his attack.
Find out how one Bet9ja user turned N500 into N6.2 million ??
— Bet9ja: The home of #betBOOM! ? (@Bet9jaOfficial) August 12, 2025
Fixture-wise, Arsenal’s season is well-structured for a title push. The final third of the campaign is largely free of consecutive heavyweight clashes giving them a platform to gather momentum when it matters most. Meanwhile, Manchester City showed signs of vulnerability last season, especially when Erling Haaland was neutralised. Other challengers like Liverpool and Chelsea are in various stages of transition, offering Arsenal a potential window of opportunity.
In the past, Arsenal’s biggest criticism was their inability to handle pressure in title races. But last season’s resilience winning high-pressure games against Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United showed a mental steel that was previously absent. The experience of falling short two years running might just provide the psychological edge they need this time around.
?????? ? ????? ??????
— Bet9ja: The home of #betBOOM! ? (@Bet9jaOfficial) August 11, 2025
The most explosive talent in heavyweight boxing is our new brand ambassador.
We're Team Itauma. pic.twitter.com/UE6gOR9fy1
Arsenal with a balanced squad, a manager at the peak of his powers, and a clear hunger to end years of frustration, the gunners look better placed than ever to win the Premier League. The margins at the top are razor-thin, but the Gunners now have the quality, depth, and experience to turn “nearly” into “finally.”
The Gunners open their campaign against longtime rivals, Manchester United at Old Trafford. If there was ever a time for Arsenal to etch their name back onto the trophy, this season is it.
Reckon the Gunners can finally get over the line? Back Arsenal to win the Premier League at 3.25 on Bet9ja today!
