Arsenal celebrates Premier League title win with key stats

Arsenal won the Premier League title after 22 years, securing their position thanks to a combination of strong defensive performances, consistent play, and capitalizing on fine margins. Following Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth on May 19, 2026, Arsenal claimed an unassailable lead at the top of the Premier League, marking their 14th top-flight crown, fourth Premier League title, and first since the Invincibles campaign of 2003-04.

One of the defining features of Arsenal's performance this season has been their dominance in set pieces, scoring 28 of their 68 league goals from dead-ball situations—three more than any other side. They have set a new Premier League record this season for goals from corners, netting 18, which surpassed the previous record of 16 set by Oldham Athletic in 1992-93. Critics have pointed out that Arsenal's reliance on these situations can make their style predictable, but it also reflects their ability to exploit marginal gains.

Goalkeeper David Raya contributed significantly to the team's success, achieving clean sheets, including a total of 19 this season, equaling the record previously set by David Seaman. If Raya maintains another shutout against Crystal Palace in the final match, he will secure the record for the most clean sheets in a single Premier League season for Arsenal.

Arsenal's defensive strength is highlighted by the fact they conceded only 26 league goals throughout the season, the second-fewest behind their tally from the 1998-99 season. They have excelled in the run-in with four consecutive victories without conceding a goal since a defeat against Manchester City. Their statistics are impressive, allowing just 0.74 expected goals per game.

The partnership of centre-backs William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães has been crucial, starting together in 26 league matches this season and producing a high clean sheet rate. Arsenal's record against other top-six teams has been strong, with 76 points accumulated from these matchups since the onset of the 2022-23 season.

Against lower-ranked teams, Arsenal displayed ruthlessness, winning 17 out of 19 matches against those in the bottom half of the table, securing 53 points and conceding only six goals. By the end of the season, Arsenal led the league for 238 days, far surpassing Liverpool and City.

This strong defensive play contrasts with their previous seasons, as they struggled to maintain a lead when it mattered. As the season winds down, Arsenal will have spent 562 days at the top of the Premier League since the start of the 2022-23 season, a testament to their perseverance. Although their top goalscorer Viktor Gyökeres scored a modest 14 league goals, his contribution was significant, being the first player since Alexis Sánchez to score over 20 goals in his debut season with Arsenal.