4-Point Lead with 12 Rounds to Go: Arsenal Alert to History Repeating from 2 Years Ago

After 26 rounds of the Premier League, Arsenal drew 1-1 away to Brentford, with their lead shrinking to 4 points. For a team that fell from a similar position two years ago, this scoreline casts a looming shadow.

Rewind to the 22/23 season - at the same stage after 26 rounds, Arsenal held a 5-point lead at the top of the table with the championship initiative within their grasp. However, starting from Round 30, their collapse came like an avalanche: four consecutive rounds without a win, including a devastating 1-4 defeat to Manchester City in a direct confrontation, watching helplessly as their rivals completed the turnaround. At that time, City's sprint phase was nearly unstoppable, only slowing down after securing the title early.