7 times Arsenal bottled the Premier League

Arsenal were eight points clear with just two months left in the season, but they ended up conceding the title to Manchester United

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The Gunners looked to be in a good position to compete for the title, but ended the season with just 4 wins in their last 8, handing the title to United once again.

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A stunning collapse that saw Arsenal win only twice in their final seven games meant Chelsea won the Premier League title.

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The Gunners outdid themselves a year later, surrendering the title to United with just one win in their last seven, and finishing fourth.

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Arsenal led the table for the longest period of any team, yet finished fourth again, courteousy of a staggering collapse at the turn of the year.

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Arsenal finished second to fairytale winners Leicester, collapsing in January after snatching top spot from their title rivals.

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Arsenal were cruising in January, with an eight point lead, however are now set to finish second to Manchester City following a loss of form.

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7 times Arsenal bottled the Premier League

7 times Arsenal bottled the Premier League

Arsenal were eight points clear with just two months left in the season, but they ended up conceding the title to Manchester United

Arsenal were eight points clear with just two months left in the season, but they ended up conceding the title to Manchester United

7) 2002/03

7) 2002/03

The Gunners looked to be in a good position to compete for the title, but ended the season with just 4 wins in their last 8, handing the title to United once again.

The Gunners looked to be in a good position to compete for the title, but ended the season with just 4 wins in their last 8, handing the title to United once again.

6) 2007/08

6) 2007/08

A stunning collapse that saw Arsenal win only twice in their final seven games meant Chelsea won the Premier League title.

A stunning collapse that saw Arsenal win only twice in their final seven games meant Chelsea won the Premier League title.

5) 2009/10

5) 2009/10

The Gunners outdid themselves a year later, surrendering the title to United with just one win in their last seven, and finishing fourth.

The Gunners outdid themselves a year later, surrendering the title to United with just one win in their last seven, and finishing fourth.

4) 2010/11

4) 2010/11

Arsenal led the table for the longest period of any team, yet finished fourth again, courteousy of a staggering collapse at the turn of the year.

Arsenal led the table for the longest period of any team, yet finished fourth again, courteousy of a staggering collapse at the turn of the year.

3) 2013/14

3) 2013/14

Arsenal finished second to fairytale winners Leicester, collapsing in January after snatching top spot from their title rivals.

Arsenal finished second to fairytale winners Leicester, collapsing in January after snatching top spot from their title rivals.

2) 2015/16

2) 2015/16

Arsenal were cruising in January, with an eight point lead, however are now set to finish second to Manchester City following a loss of form.

Arsenal were cruising in January, with an eight point lead, however are now set to finish second to Manchester City following a loss of form.

1) 2022/23

1) 2022/23

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