Arsenal are enjoying a dream Premier League season, but data suggests it will soon turn into a nightmare. Mikel Arteta’s side head into their crunch clash against Liverpool with a slender one point lead over Manchester City at the top of the table.
A win over Jurgen Klopp’s side will ensure the Gunners finish another game-week as the frontrunners of the division. Arsenal have won seven of their first eight Premier League matches, with their 3-2 away defeat to Manchester United being the only blotch on an otherwise faultless season.
However, external research from OLBG suggests it could soon come crashing down. Read More: Mikel Arteta played for Arsenal last time they led Liverpool in table before Prem clash According to their data, the Gunners are the second worst team at defending a lead in Premier League history.
Arsenal have found themselves in first position after eight matches on five occasions, since the Premier League was formed in 1992.Unfortunately, they have only gone on to win the title from this position once, in the 1997-98 season.
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