Arsenal still title favourites after 3-2 loss to Man Utd, says Opta
Arsenal remain overwhelming favourites to win the 2025/2026 Premier League title, with an 84.44% chance of finishing first according to the Opta SuperComputer. This prediction holds even after Arsenal's 3-2 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday, which cut their lead at the top of the table to four points. Manchester City and Aston Villa won their weekend matches, increasing pressure on the Gunners. Matheus Cunha scored the winning goal for United, ending Arsenal's unbeaten home record with a stunning strike from outside the box. With 15 fixtures left to play, City have an 8.38% chance of winning the title, while Aston Villa sit at 7.09%. Liverpool's chances are less than 1%. The result has sparked debate about Mikel Arteta's decisions, with pundits like David Seaman and Gary Neville questioning his team selections. Michael Owen was surprised by Michael Carrick's tactical choices during United's victory. The loss is Arsenal's first at home this season and could significantly impact the title race momentum. Will this defeat wake Arsenal up or just serve as a minor setback in their long-awaited title push?