Are Arsenal performing better or worse than last season when it comes to points gained? To find out, Sky Sports conducted a comparison of Arsenal’s results this season with those from last season, focusing on the same fixtures and venues.
For instance, last season Arsenal visited St. James’ Park and lost 1–0 to Newcastle United. Fast forward to this season, the Gunners returned to the same ground and came away with a 2–1 victory. That alone represents clear progress, a turnaround from defeat to triumph.
While this comparison is more subjective than conclusive, it provides a useful snapshot of how Mikel Arteta’s side are performing against familiar opponents.
Looking closely at the data, two key observations stand out:
- Arsenal have improved by +5 points when comparing identical fixtures from last season.
- The team has performed notably better against “mid-table” sides such as West Ham, Newcastle, and Manchester United, teams that either struggled for consistency or caused Arsenal problems last term.
These are encouraging signs that suggest a stronger and more resilient Arsenal side this campaign.
However, maintaining this momentum across the season will depend on a few crucial factors:
- Improving attacking fluidity to add onto our stellar set-piece performance.
- Avoiding last season’s injury setbacks, which derailed the team’s rhythm during the title run-in.
So, if the we continue refining their offensive play and keep their key players fit, there’s every reason to believe they can surpass last season’s performance, both in results and consistency.
