There are also a few shocks on final positioning in this year's group stages so the Gunners could once again be drawn against a potential champions league winner early on in the competition. (justarsenal.com)
There haven't been any shock league winners in years, but the journey to the top for these teams was anything but easy. (sportsinsights.com)
In addition they finished 7 points behind eventual league winners. (justarsenal.com)