Arsenal have emerged as the new joint-favourites for the Premier League title after maintaining their perfect start to the 2025-26 season, with bookmakers now rating them alongside defending champions Liverpool as the most likely winners of England's top prize.
The Gunners' status as title favourites reflects their impressive early-season form, having secured maximum points from their opening fixtures while scoring six goals and maintaining a clean defensive record.
Their comprehensive 5-0 victory over newly-promoted Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium showcased the attacking depth that has been significantly bolstered by key summer acquisitions including Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, and striker Viktor Gyokeres.
The Swedish international's impact has been immediate, scoring a brace on his home debut and providing the kind of clinical finishing that Arsenal have often lacked in crucial moments during previous title campaigns.
Arsenal's improved squad depth appears well-equipped to handle the injury concerns that have previously derailed their championship aspirations, with the absence of Bukayo Saka not significantly impacting their performance levels against Leeds.
However, the true test of their title credentials will come in this weekend's crucial clash against Liverpool at Anfield, where both teams will look to maintain their perfect records and establish early psychological advantages.
Liverpool's own 100% start to the season, achieved through dramatic comebacks against Bournemouth and Newcastle, demonstrates the defensive vulnerabilities that could be exploited by Arsenal's enhanced attacking options.
Manchester City's surprising early-season struggles, highlighted by their defeat to Tottenham, have created an unexpected opportunity for both Arsenal and Liverpool to establish themselves as the primary title contenders.
The betting markets reflect this shift in perception, with Arsenal's comprehensive squad strengthening and tactical evolution under Mikel Arteta finally providing them with the tools necessary to sustain a genuine championship challenge throughout the demanding Premier League campaign.
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