The reality is they will actually never have a better chance of ending a Premier League title drought stretching back to 'The Invincibles' of 2004. When every circumstance is examined, this feels like the 'now or never' season for Arteta's Arsenal. If they fail to win the title this season from such a position, the regrets will run deep. Bigger leads have been lost at the top of the Premier League before - and later in the season - but none of the teams below them are showing signs of producing the consistency needed to challenge them. Manchester City failed to turn up the pressure valve before Arsenal travelled to the City Ground by losing the derby at Manchester United - a fourth straight match without a win.

Source: BBC January 18, 2026 20:47 UTC