Premier League title race: Can Arsenal go all the way this time?

it seemed like Arsenal They were starting to shake.

After starting December with a defeat at Aston Villa, Wolves remained unconvincing with narrow wins over Everton and Brighton.

But the Gunners achieved vital results and answered any lingering doubts about their title credentials with an emphatic 4-1 home win over Villa on Tuesday.

Not only did this keep Unai Emery’s in-form side out of third place, but it also served as a powerful statement for any team looking to derail their cup ambitions.

Arsenal sit top of the league in the second half of the season heading into 2026; They are five points ahead of second-placed Manchester City, with Villa one point behind.

“What Arsenal did to Villa shows where they are,” former Aston Villa striker Dion Dublin told BBC Radio 5 Live.

“Everything is going well for them because everyone contributes – the coach, the players, the staff.”

Speaking on Match of the Day, former England midfielder Danny Murphy added: “Arsenal’s performance was a huge statement. It was powerful, full of quality and showed its strength in depth.”

However, having let the title slip away after finishing second three times in a row, can Arsenal finally capitalize on this season and become champions for the first time since 2004?