Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes are hanging by a thread after a dismal run of form has left them 13 points adrift of leaders Liverpool.
With just 11 matches remaining, the Gunners must create history to overturn the deficit and claim their first title since 2003-04.
A Record-Breaking Comeback Required
No team in Premier League history has ever recovered from a double-digit deficit after 27 games to win the title.
Arsenal’s only hope is to draw inspiration from their 1997-98 campaign, when they chased down a nine-point gap to Manchester United to win the title under Arsene Wenger.
Statisticians Give Arsenal Slim Chance
According to Opta, Arsenal have only a 1.3% chance of staging a sensational comeback to pip Liverpool to the title.
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The Reds, on the other hand, have a 98.7% chance of winning their first league title since 2019-20.
Injury Woes Compounding Arsenal’s Problems
Arsenal’s failure to sign a striker in the January transfer window has come back to haunt them, with injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus leaving them without a natural number nine.
The Gunners’ lack of firepower has been evident in their recent performances, and they must find a way to address this issue if they are to have any hope of catching Liverpool.
Upcoming Fixtures Present Opportunity and Challenge
Arsenal’s next Premier League outing is against Manchester United on March 9, while Liverpool face Southampton on March 8.
Before those matches, both teams will compete in the Champions League last-16, with Liverpool facing Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal taking on PSV Eindhoven.
