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Arsenal Eyes Premier League Title, Rice's Ballon d'Or Hopes Rise

2/19/2026

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Summary

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Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, says the club can win the Premier League and could extend their four-point lead over Manchester City against Wolves.
Arsenal sits four points clear in the title race and competes in the Champions League and the FA Cup.
Emmanuel Petit, former Arsenal player, says Declan Rice could win the Ballon d'Or if Arsenal secures the title.

History

Historical Context

In the 1997-98 season, Arsenal, under manager Arsène Wenger, won the Premier League title for the first time in seven years, finishing with 78 points, 13 ahead of Manchester United. This marked Wenger's first full season at the club, where they also completed a domestic double by winning the FA Cup. Today, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal aims to replicate this success, leading the league by four points.

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Story summary

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, says the club can win the Premier League and could extend their four-point lead over Manchester City against Wolves.
Arsenal sits four points clear in the title race and competes in the Champions League and the FA Cup.
Emmanuel Petit, former Arsenal player, says Declan Rice could win the Ballon d'Or if Arsenal secures the title.

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