Here’s a breakdown of the information presented in the text, focusing on Arsenal‘s current form and past context:
Arsenal’s Current Form (as of the article):
* Points per Match: Averaging 2.33 points per game.
* Projected Points Total: On pace for 89 points at the end of the season (rounded up).
* Lead: has a six-point lead in the league.
Comparison to Recent Champions:
* Better Than: Arsenal’s current pace is better than the point totals of Liverpool (84 points in 2017-18), Manchester City (86 points in 2020-21), and Leicester city (81 points in 2015-16).
* Leicester City Context: Arsenal was actually level on points with Leicester City after 21 matches in the 2015-16 season, but leicester ultimately won the title with 81 points.
Historical Context of Leads:
* Precedent for Leads: Eight teams in Premier League history have had a lead of seven or more points after 20 games.
* Teams That Lost Leads: Two teams with similar leads did lose the title:
* 1995-96 Newcastle United (7-point lead, finished 4 points behind Manchester united)
* 2018-19 liverpool (7-point lead, finished 1 point behind Manchester City)
Upcoming Fixtures:
* Arsenal plays Nottingham Forest on January 17th.
* Manchester City plays in the Manchester Derby on January 17th.
Table of Recent Champions:
The table shows the points and points per game of the last five premier League champions:
| Season | Champion | Points | Points per Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | Manchester City | 98 | 2.58 |
| 2017-18 | Manchester City | 100 | 2.63 |
| 2016-17 | Chelsea | 93 | 2.45 |
| 2015-16 | Leicester City | 81 | 2.13 |
