Arsenal is on top of the Premier League after 12 games with 29 points. The Gunners beat Tottenham 4-1 in the North London Derby on November 23. They’re 6 points clear of second placed Chelsea. Meanwhile, defending champions Liverpool have crashed to 11th place with a shocking 6 losses this season.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- Arsenal’s record: 9 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss with 18 goal difference
- Unbeaten run: 9 consecutive games in the Premier League
- Liverpool’s crisis: 8 points behind Arsenal despite being champions
- Arsenal clean sheets: 6 in 12 games, top defensive record
- Chelsea in second: 23 points from 12 matches
What Happened
Arsenal’s demolition of Tottenham on Sunday cemented their standing. Eberechi Eze scored a hat trick in the 4-1 victory. The Gunners now sit at the summit of the 2025-26 Premier League season.
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This wasn’t just a win—it sent a message. Arsenal has won 9 straight league matches without dropping points. No other team comes close. Their defense has been exceptional too.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s title defense is in freefall. A devastating 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on November 22 left supporters stunned. That loss extended their poor run. Teams they should beat are dismantling them. The reigning champions look lost.
“Arsenal are the best team in the division, and there is a clear gap between them, City and everyone else.”
Why This Matters
The title race just became a two-horse, maybe three-horse battle. Think about it. Arsenal are playing like they’re unstoppable. Fans are dreaming again.
For Liverpool fans, it’s a nightmare. Spending €488 million on new signings, yet the team can’t gel. Some blame tactical issues under Arne Slot. Others point to defensive fragility. Either way, they’re in deep trouble at 11th place.
The Opta supercomputer ran 10,000 simulations. Result? Arsenal wins the league in 2 in 3 scenarios. That’s staggering dominance this early on.
The Standings Breakdown
Here’s where the Premier League stands after 12 games:
| Position | Team | Games | Record | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Arsenal | 12 | 9-2-1 | 29 |
| 2nd | Chelsea | 12 | 7-2-3 | 23 |
| 3rd | Manchester City | 12 | 7-1-4 | 22 |
| 11th | Liverpool | 12 | 5-3-4 | 18 |
Arsenal’s gap looks massive. But it’s only 12 games—70 remain. That said, their form is genuinely different.
What To Watch For
Several things could shift the narrative:
- Arsenal vs Chelsea on Nov 29: Massive test at Stamford Bridge
- Liverpool’s injuries: Will key players return to fix their crisis?
- Manchester City’s form: Can they mount a serious challenge?
- Defensive records: Arsenal’s strength, Liverpool’s weakness
- January transfer window: Will Liverpool splash cash to fix issues?
The next few weeks will define whether Arsenal can sustain this. Or whether tradition brings Liverpool roaring back.
Is Arsenal Actually Unbeatable?
On paper, absolutely not. But right now? They look it.
Arsenal have barely conceded. Their attackers are sharp. Defensively, they’re organized. Liverpool, by contrast, look vulnerable on set pieces and at dealing with pace.
Some analysts already believe the title is Arsenal’s to lose. Others aren’t ready to count out Manchester City yet. Still, watching the Gunners right now is watching a team hitting top form exactly when it matters.
What do you think—can anyone stop Arsenal from winning the Premier League this year?
Sources
- NBC Sports – Latest Premier League standings and match updates
- US News & World Report – Liverpool’s season analysis and title implications
- Telegraph – Arsenal’s dominance and title race insights
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