Arsenal 2026-27 season preview: Mikel Arteta's Gunners will run away with the Premier League but fall short in Europe once again
Arsenal enters the 2026-27 Premier League season as defending champions following their first title win in over two decades. The preview suggests the team is well-positioned to retain their domestic crown despite ongoing challenges in European competitions.
Why it matters
Arsenal's transition from perennial runners-up to title holders marks a significant shift in the competitive landscape of English football.
GOAL Arsenal 2026-27 season preview: Mikel Arteta's Gunners will run away with the Premier League but fall short in Europe once again After finally getting over the line last season, the Gunners appear almost perfectly placed to retain their domestic crown
On May 19, 2026, more than two decades of disappointment finally came to an end for Arsenal supporters. Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth at Dean Court meant that Pep Guardiola's side could no longer catch the Premier League's perennial bridesmaids at the top of the table. Arsenal were champions of England for the first time since 2004 .
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