LOCKED AND LOADED: Gunners gunning for first English Premier League title in two decades

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Arsenal last won the English Premier League in the 2003/2004 season — as the legendary ‘Invincibles’ side managed by Frenchman Arsene Wenger. In 2023, they seem to be on their way to ending their two-decade Premiership drought.

The last time English club Arsenal clinched a league title, some of their current fans were not even born. Manchester City were still a mid-table team, at best. Most importantly, the world was not the semi-dystopian cesspool it currently is. Somewhat.

What sets Arsenal apart though, in addition to their undefeated run being relatively fresh in memory compared to that of Preston, is that they managed it over a 38-game campaign. The Lilywhites did it in only 27 league matches. “Our only focus is the next game and that’s all that matters. We have to stay focused,” said Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard.

“The euphoria is enormous. I’ve been at Arsenal for seven years and the atmosphere has never been so good. We are right at the top, but we take it game by game. Hopefully, it’s enough for the cup at the end,” said Xhaka after being named Switzerland’s player of the year for 2022.

 

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