Arsenal Leads Premier League After First Half of Season

LIVERPOOL, England — Arsenal tops the Premier League table after completing the first half of the 2025-26 season. The team secured a crucial victory over Aston Villa, giving them a strong edge over their closest rivals, Manchester City and Aston Villa.

The Gunners entered the new year with 48 points and a +26 goal differential, showing their dominance in the league. Manchester City and Aston Villa currently hold second and third place, both with 42 points.

As the season progresses, teams have faced unexpected challenges. Liverpool is in fourth place with 34 points, following a goalless draw against Leeds United on New Year’s Day. Chelsea has struggled recently and made headlines by parting ways with manager Enzo Maresca on the same day.

After a series of festive matches, fans are speculating about the title race. Arsenal is seen as a frontrunner, with a 78.98% predicted chance of winning the league according to Opta’s calculations. Manager Mikel Arteta‘s team is expected to finish the season with around 84 points, similar to Liverpool’s tally from last season.

City’s recent form saw them briefly back in the title race, but a disappointing draw against Sunderland has left them with a projected 16.69% chance to claim the title. Aston Villa is also in contention but must overcome challenges from Chelsea and Manchester United, who sit mid-table.

With 19 matches left to play, the race for the title and Champions League spots is wide open. Fans are eager to see which teams can secure their position in the upper half of the table as the season heats up.