Last updated on April 29, 2025
Join our WhatsApp community and be part of the conversation!
Arsenal has finished as Premier League runners-up for three consecutive seasons.
Image credit: DSTV NG
As the dust settles on a thrilling Premier League season, the focus has turned to Liverpool’s deserved triumph under Arne Slot.
But for Arsenal fans, this campaign has left a bitter aftertaste
The Gunners started with promise, showed flashes of brilliance, yet ultimately failed to mount a sustained title challenge.
💥 Think You Know Football? Let’s Prove It – Join the Ultimate EPL Fan Newsletter!
The reason? A cocktail of injuries, squad limitations, and shifting priorities.
A Promising Start Undone by Reality
Arsenal entered the season riding the momentum of their previous campaign.
There was hope that they could push Liverpool all the way—or even go one better.
For the first half of the season, they kept pace. However, as the fixtures piled up, so did the injuries.
Key players dropped out at critical moments. Unlike Liverpool or even Manchester City, Arsenal lacked the depth to rotate without compromising quality.
The Champions League Trade-Off
When Mikel Arteta made his now-debated decision to focus on the Champions League semi-finals, it sent a clear message: Europe was the priority.
While it’s a logical choice for a club eager to re-establish itself on the continental stage, it came at a cost.
Arsenal dropped points during Liverpool’s minor stumbles, missing the chance to take advantage.
Their league form dipped, and any hopes of catching up faded quickly.
Opportunity Missed
This was not a season dominated from start to finish by Liverpool or City. Both showed vulnerability.
Manchester City were slower than usual out of the blocks, and Liverpool had their shaky spells.
Arsenal’s inability to capitalize on these moments speaks volumes.
A team that wants to win titles must do more than just stay in the race—they must strike when the chance appears.
Lessons from the Top
Liverpool’s consistency, tactical flexibility, and ability to grind out results in tough moments highlight what Arsenal must emulate.
Depth in the squad, yes—but also a mental edge and ruthlessness when opportunity knocks.
Arteta has built a strong foundation, but the next step demands more than just potential; it requires results.
Looking Ahead
Arsenal’s season wasn’t a failure—reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League and finishing near the top in the league is no small feat.
But fans and pundits alike know this squad is close to something greater.
