{
  "id": 2335906,
  "title": "Arsenal's numbers last season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/arsenals-numbers-last-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T08:13:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arsenals-numbers-last-season-081303246.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Gunners secured their Premier League title last season, being by far the best team. Their expected goal difference was notably higher than that of their closest rivals, Manchester City, who scored +36.7 compared to Arsenal's +26.7. This remarkable performance was not solely due to luck, as Arsenal conceded the fewest and hardest chances to score in the league. They allowed only 27 goals from 28.2 xG against, a testament to their excellent defense. However, there is still room for improvement in their attacking play. While no other team scored more than Arsenal, their 71 goals were the fewest by a champion since Leicester in 2015-16 (68). The Gunners only ranked fourth in terms of shots and expected goals (xG), indicating a need for more creativity in the upcoming season.",
  "summary": "The Gunners were fully-deserving of their Premier League title as they were by far the best team, with their expected goal difference much higher than closest rivals Manchester City (+36.7 compared to City's +26.7). While only Manchester City scored more, Arsenal's 71 goals were the fewest by a champion since Leicester in 2015-16 (68). The Gunners did take their chances as only Tottenham and…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Is Arsenal vs Coventry on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League season opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/is-arsenal-vs-coventry-on-tv-channel-kick-off-time-and-how-to-watch",
        "published": "2026-08-21T05:52:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}