Arsenal's chances of missing the league title again have increased. Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, also seemed to sense this as he left the field without responding to questions about the title race.

Arsenal drew 1-1 with Manchester United in the 28th round of the 2024-2025 season English Premier League (EPL) match held at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on the 10th.

As a result, Arsenal maintained 55 points (15 wins, 10 draws, 3 losses) in second place. However, Liverpool, which played one more match, is currently on 70 points, making it difficult for Arsenal to expect a comeback in the remaining 10 matches. Ultimately, the likelihood of Arsenal finishing as runners-up for the third consecutive year has increased.

The game content was disappointing as well. Arsenal maintained a high possession rate but was shaken multiple times by Manchester United's quick counters. Ultimately, they conceded a free kick first goal to Bruno Fernandes in stoppage time of the first half.

Arsenal narrowly avoided defeat with Declan Rice's equalizer in the 29th minute of the second half, but they failed to secure 3 points, hindering their efforts in the title race.

After the match, the football statistics outlet Opta assessed Arsenal's title probability at 0.5%. In contrast, Liverpool was calculated at 99.5%. Arsenal's chance of missing the league title again has significantly increased.

Arteta has led Arsenal since 2019 but has consistently missed out on titles. In the 2023-2024 season, he finished in second place after failing to fend off Liverpool's late chase.

This season, Arsenal had a chance to contend for the title due to Manchester City's aging squad, injury issues, and Liverpool's managerial change. However, falling behind Liverpool, they have effectively diverged from the title race.

Arteta stated after the match, "The will to win is strong, but the team must develop further." In response to why additions were not made in the January transfer window, he said, "I have no regrets."

However, when a reporter asked, "Can I ask about the title race? Isn't a 15-point gap with Liverpool too large?" he left the interview room without answering.

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