Arsenal have ended their 22-year wait for a Premier League title, securing their 14th top-flight crown after Manchester City's draw at Bournemouth. The Gunners' campaign has been defined by defensive solidity, set-piece prowess, and consistency against top rivals.
A key factor has been their dominance from dead-ball situations, scoring 28 of 68 league goals from set pieces, including a record 18 from corners. This efficiency highlights their focus on marginal gains, a hallmark of Mikel Arteta's side.
David Raya has been instrumental, keeping 19 clean sheets to match David Seaman's club record for a Premier League season. The Spaniard won his third consecutive Golden Glove, joining elite company in achieving that feat.
Defensively, Arsenal have conceded just 26 goals, the second-fewest in their Premier League history. The centre-back pairing of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães has been pivotal, keeping 15 clean sheets in 26 starts together, the best rate among regular pairings.
Arsenal have also excelled in big matches, taking 76 points against 'big-six' rivals since 2022-23, the most in the league. Their ability to grind out results against lower-ranked teams has been the difference this season, overcoming past inconsistencies.
