Arsenal currently lead the Premier League table as the 2025-26 season approaches its conclusion. Historical data from the Premier League indicates that several clubs have previously failed to secure the title despite holding substantial advantages. Manchester United surrendered a 12-point lead to Arsenal during the 1997-98 campaign, while Newcastle United lost a 12-point gap to Manchester United in 1996.
According to Sky Sports, Arsenal also failed to win the trophy in the 2022-23 season after spending 248 days at the top of the table. Manchester City eventually overtook them to claim the title. Liverpool experienced a similar situation during the 2018-19 season. Despite holding a seven-point lead in January, they finished one point behind Manchester City, per The Guardian.
Recent results show Mikel Arteta's squad remains in a close contest with rivals. The league records show that no team has ever led by eight points in April and failed to win the trophy. Arsenal seek to avoid repeating their previous statistical trends.
