19.02.2026 13:40
Premier League leader Arsenal has dropped points in 5 of the last 7 matches. Most recently, the team drew 2-2 with Wolverhampton, putting their advantage in the title race at risk. Wolverhampton's equalizing goal came in the 90+4th minute. Head Coach Mikel Arteta stated that they could not take control of the game and made simple mistakes. If Manchester City defeats Newcastle United on Saturday, the point difference between them and the leader will be reduced to 2.
Arsenal, currently at the top of the Premier League, is drawing attention with its recent points losses. Mikel Arteta's team has dropped points in 5 of its last 7 league matches.
LAST-MINUTE SHOCK IN THE WOLVERHAMPTON MATCH
Arsenal recently drew 2-2 away against Wolverhampton, who are at the bottom of the league. The home team's equalizing goal came in the 90+4th minute.
In statements made after the match, Arteta expressed that he was particularly dissatisfied with the performance in the second half. The Spanish coach said, "Even though we scored the second goal, we couldn't take control of the game and gain the upper hand, that's the truth. Of course, we must give credit to Wolverhampton, but our game helped them. We made very simple and fundamental mistakes," he stated.
5 LOSSES IN THE LAST 7 MATCHES
Arsenal has recorded 4 draws and 1 loss in its last 7 league matches. During this period, the London representative dropped points a total of 5 times, putting its advantage in the title race at risk.
ALL EYES ON MANCHESTER CITY
Following Arsenal's points losses, all eyes are on Manchester City. If City defeats Newcastle United on Saturday, they will reduce the points gap with the leader to 2. Arsenal, on the other hand, will face a critical derby away at Tottenham on Sunday.
POINTS TABLE
- Arsenal: 58 points (27 matches)
- Manchester City: 53 points (26 matches)