We are nearing the end of Arsenal’s 2024-25 Premier League campaign with only two games left to play. These final games will be crucial in defining how the season ends for the Gunners, who currently sit second in the league behind Liverpool. Let’s take a detailed look at each of these key matches and what they mean for Arsenal’s campaign.
Arsenal’s Performance So Far This Season
It’s been a good 2024-25 Premier season for Arsenal. After 35 games, they are second in the table with 67 points, 15 points behind league leaders Liverpool. In total, Arsenal have won 18 of those games, drawn 13, and lost only 4, scoring 64 and conceding 31. Their goal difference of +33 shows they are both good in attack and defense.
At home, the Gunners have been very impressive with 10 wins, 6 draws, and 2 defeats. Away from home, they have been good, winning 8, drawing 7, and losing 2 matches. Indeed, that is the level of consistency that has kept them in the title race and positioned so well for at least a top-four finish, which means securing Champions League qualification.
Arsenal’s Final Two Premier League Games
Arsenal vs. Newcastle United—May 18, 2025
Arsenal’s next game is at the Emirates Stadium against Newcastle United, fourth in the table. This game is important to Arsenal for securing a top-four finish. Newcastle have been good this term, so this is a hard home game.
Arsenal can’t afford anything less than victory in this match if they are to keep pace with Liverpool and not fall further behind in the race for the 2nd position. It also provides the opportunity to make home advantage count and build some momentum. This will be Arsenal’s test of consistency and composure against a good team in the league.
Southampton vs. Arsenal—May 25, 2025
Then comes Arsenal’s final Premier League game of the season, away at Southampton, who are battling near the bottom of the table. Southampton’s run of poor form means Arsenal will probably take all three points to end the season on a high note.
It’s a game that gives Arsenal a chance for three points to gain, if nothing else, a superior finishing place in the final league standings. And it’s an opportunity, too, to take no chances of any end-of-season slip-ups that could harm their Champions League qualification or overall points tally.
Takeaways
Arsenal have enjoyed a fine campaign under Mikel Arteta, currently second with 67 points from 35 matches. It has been a resilient season for the club, but still with question marks such as key injuries and the lack of a 20+ goal striker.
The draw against Liverpool demonstrated Arsenal’s ability to compete with the best, but the upcoming games against Newcastle and Southampton will hinge on Arsenal’s ability to be clinical and seize opportunities. Should Arsenal win these final two games, they would end the season strongly and win a Champions League place or even mount a very late title challenge if Liverpool were to falter.
I think the game at Newcastle will be the season-defining game for Arsenal. A victory there would keep alive their hopes of winning the title and give them confidence going into the final game. The Southampton match, while significant, is more about ending the season strong. And Arsenal’s match against Liverpool doubled as an exhibition of resiliency, but also as a reminder that it needs discipline and maybe a little bit more firepower upfront.
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Sources:
- www.premierleague.com/clubs/1/arsenal/fixtures
- www.fbref.com/en/squads/18bb7c10/Arsenal-Stats
- www.footballwebpages.co.uk/arsenal/league-table
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