It was just a couple of years ago when Arsenal spent a lot more time at the top of the Premier League
table than any of our rivals but we seemed to crumble when the business end of things began.
And our defence last season was one of the main reasons why the Gunners managed to spend a lot more time on top of the Premier League
table than any of our rivals, although we were not there when it mattered.
Not exact matches
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So even though Arsenal finish the calendar year
of 2015 on top
of the Premier League
table, and having won more points over that 12 month period
than any
of our
rivals, and are favourites for the title, the likes
of Jamie Carragher can not help themselves in watering down any praise.
For one thing, our seven points is just one fewer
than the tally
of Tottenham and our north London
rivals are up in fifth spot so you can see why it will not take much to start racing up the
table.
After last season when Arsenal spent much longer at the top
of the Premier League
table than any
of our big
rivals, only faltering in the second half
of the season as the injury list ground us down, expectations were naturally high going into this campaign.
Arsenal spent more time
than any
of our EPL
rivals on top
of the
table and had it not been for unlucky injury blows to big players at key periods
of the campaign I reckon we would have done it.
Earlier
than expected exits from the League Cup and Champions League were undoubtedly disappointing setbacks, while they haven't been able to keep up the pace set by
rivals Manchester City at the top
of the Premier League
table.
The good news about the EPL
table, however, along with the fact that no club has more points
than Arsenal, is the position
of our big spending
rivals Manchester United.
If these players happen to be as good as some
of their stats suggest
than they can help these low - to - mid
table teams get points off Chelsea's top -
of - the -
table rivals.
They've thrown money at the two biggest weaknesses from last year, and their attacking depth
rivals any team in the world: Kevin De Bruyne had six goals and 18 assists last season; David Silva has lost his hair, but he has retained the vision that makes him one
of the top final - third locksmiths on the continent; Leroy Sané's smooth movement makes it look like he's playing on a pool
table whenever the ball is at his feet; Raheem Sterling is closer to superstardom
than anyone's willing to admit; new signing Bernardo Silva can create chances from anywhere on the field; and Gabriel Jesus averaged 1.6 goals - plus - assists per 90 minutes as a 19 - year - old last season.
United have spent more
than # 250 million under Van Gaal but are at risk
of missing out on a top - four finish, with the 20 - time champions currently fifth in the
table, one point behind
rivals Manchester City in fourth.
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