Arsenal Lead Premier League Race at 38% After 3-0 Community Shield Win
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Updated · BBC.com · Aug 17
Arsenal Lead Premier League Race at 38% After 3-0 Community Shield Win
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Aug 17
Summary
Opta gives Arsenal a 38% chance of retaining the Premier League title after Arteta’s side beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield.
That win came despite missing key players and was Arsenal’s biggest shutout victory over City since another 3-0 Community Shield result in August 2014.
Pat Nevin said Arsenal have a “very good chance” of winning the league again, pointing to six years of steady improvement and unusual squad depth by European standards.
Izzy Christiansen said the champions have shown the resilience needed to defend a title, with internal development and targeted signings strengthening Arteta’s team.
A successful defense would be Arsenal’s first top-flight title retention since the 1934-35 season, underlining the scale of the task despite their favorite status.