Arsenal have ended their 22-year wait for a Premier League title, securing their 14th top-flight crown after Manchester City's draw with Bournemouth. The Gunners' success has been built on defensive solidity, set-piece prowess, and relentless consistency.
Defensively, Arsenal have conceded just 26 league goals this season, at least six fewer than any other side. Goalkeeper David Raya has kept 19 clean sheets, equalling David Seaman's club record for a Premier League campaign, and claiming the Golden Glove for a third consecutive season.
At the heart of that defence, the centre-back pairing of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães has started together 26 times, keeping 15 clean sheets – a rate of one every 1.7 games. Their partnership has been the most effective in the division among regular pairings.
Set pieces have been a major weapon: Arsenal scored 28 goals from dead-ball situations, including a Premier League record 18 from corners. This marginal gain has been a defining feature of Mikel Arteta's side, often criticised for over-reliance but undeniably effective.
Arsenal have also excelled against top-six rivals, taking 76 points from 40 such games since 2022-23 – the best record in that period. Their title triumph caps a campaign of fine margins and defensive excellence.
