Alan Shearer insists this has to be Arsenal’s year for good reason

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·11 de outubro de 2025

Alan Shearer insists this has to be Arsenal’s year for good reason

Alan Shearer has intensified the pressure on Arsenal to deliver a Premier League title this season, insisting that the club cannot afford to fall short given their resources and squad quality. Since the 2022/23 campaign, the Gunners have been on the cusp of ending their long wait for another league crown, gradually building a team capable of competing at the highest level.

Arsenal’s Progress and Title Contention

Over recent seasons, Arsenal have successfully retained their core players while steadily improving their squad. This stability allowed them to make key additions during the summer transfer window, strengthening an already impressive team. As a result, the club is now viewed as one of the Premier League sides most capable of winning the title and even challenging in the Champions League. For a club aiming to secure its first league trophy in two decades, expectations are high, but the quality within the squad leaves little room for excuses.

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Shearer highlighted the significance of the current campaign, pointing out that the Gunners’ sustained growth and financial investment make winning imperative. Speaking to the Daily Mail, he said: “It has to be Arsenal’s year to win the Premier League. They’ve spent an absolute fortune, finished second for the last three years so we know, and Arteta knows that the eyes will be on him and he has to win the Premier League this year. When you spend the amount of money that they have, second is no good.”

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Timing and Opportunity

Shearer’s remarks underscore the notion that circumstances are particularly favourable for Arsenal. Liverpool, one of their traditional rivals, is experiencing a period of struggle, creating an opening for the Gunners to assert themselves at the top of the table. Combined with a well-executed transfer strategy and a squad that now appears complete, many observers see this season as the ideal moment for Mikel Arteta’s side to finally claim the Premier League crown.

The message from Shearer is clear: Arsenal have both the opportunity and the obligation to succeed. With the club’s investment in talent and the continued development of its existing players, expectations are high. This season represents a defining chance for Arsenal to cement their status among England’s elite and deliver the league title that supporters have long awaited.

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