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Arsenal odds to win the Premier League: Prediction, best players & stats

By Harry Edwards

Arsenal odds to win the Premier League 2024/25: Predicted finish, transfers, best players and full squad

Published: 21:58, 5 February 2025

Arsenal came into the 2024-25 Premier League season hoping to go one better than back-to-back runner-up finishes.

The Gunners were second to Manchester City in each of the past two campaigns, and are looking to go one better this time round.

Once again, Arsenal are chasing, currently second to Liverpool. They’ve got a 22.2% implied probability of winning the league this season, per BetMGM‘s odds.

Can Arsenal turn silver into gold and end their long wait for a Premier League title? Read on for everything you need to know about the 2024/25 season.

Latest Arsenal odds to win the 2024-25 Premier League

Betting Market Odds Implied Probability Opta Probability
Arsenal to win the 2024-25 Premier League 7/2 22.2% 9.8%
Arsenal to finish in 2024-25 Premier League top four 1/66 98.5% 98.14%

Arsenal transfer window business

Arsenal looked to add quality across their spine in the summer, with signings in midfield, defence and goalkeeper. David Raya’s loan move was made permanent, while Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino also came in. Raheem Sterling and Neto were loan arrivals for the first team.

Going the other way were the likes of Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah and Aaron Ramsdale as Arsenal looked to trim the fat of their squad. There weren’t any real departures of note in January, while despite a bid for Ollie Watkins, Arteta failed to bolster his squad before deadline day.

Who are Arsenal’s most important players?

Arsenal’s top Premier League Golden Boot contender: Kai Havertz

He’s endured a couple of barren runs, but Kai Havertz remains Arsenal’s go-to man in attack. He has played in midfield at times which has also hampered his scoring numbers. Nonetheless, Havertz has scored nine goals in the Premier League this season, more than any other Arsenal player. His most recent outing saw him grab a goal and assist in a 5-1 thrashing of Manchester City.

The German sits first among the Arsenal squad for shots (52), shots on target (21) and Expected Goals (9.43). There is also the quirk that Havertz hasn’t scored outside of London in the Premier League this season, with seven goals at the Emirates alongside two away goals in the capital.

Arsenal’s primary playmaker: Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka was running away with things at the top of the Playmaker Award charts. The Englishman was the first to hit double figures for assists in the Premier League this season, registering 10. But his creativity has had to take a break with Saka currently out injured.

It’s a big blow for Arsenal, with Saka a creative threat from open play and set pieces. The Englishman has created 42 chances in the Premier League this season, the 12th-most in the division despite such a long time out. He also still sits top on big chances created (19).

Oh, how Arsenal miss him.

Arsenal’s card magnet & top tackler: Thomas Partey

Thomas Partey has been utilised in two different positions this season, and they’re both tackle-heavy. Of course, his main position is as a defensive midfielder, but Partey has also featured as a fill-in right-back. As a result, Partey leads Arsenal for tackles with 64. He’s also second for fouls (29), behind only Kai Havertz (36). But, Partey’s tackles and fouls don’t exactly convert to yellow cards, with just two in the Premier League this season.

Arsenal’s rising star: Ethan Nwaneri

Arsenal have had a lot of bright young players on their books over the years. And Ethan Nwaneri appears to be the brightest. He’s the youngest-ever player in Arsenal’s history in the Premier League, making his debut aged 15 years and 181 days in 2022-23. Nwaneri has gone on to play 24 times for Arsenal, including 14 in the Premier League this season.

In recent weeks, Nwaneri was filling in for the injured Saka on the wing and he’s scored three goals in the Premier League. Unfortunately, an injury of his own has hampered the progress. But the future is incredibly bright and he returned with a memorable goal against Manchester City in the 5-1 thrashing.

Arsenal’s set-piece specialists:

  • Penalties: Bukayo Saka
  • Free-kicks: Declan Rice
  • Corners: Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice

Arsenal tactical analysis, formation & player ratings

Arsenal team stats from the 2023-24 Premier League season (avg per game):

  • Corners: 7.0
  • Shots on target: 6.0
  • Shots conceded: 8.53
  • Offsides: 2.3

Arsenal 2024-25 player ratings*

  • GK: David Raya – 55% – Raya has kept eight clean sheets in the league this season, but he isn’t a busy goalkeeper which works against his Score.
  • RB: Jurrien Timber – 67% – Timber has played on both flanks for Arsenal this season and performed excellently wherever. The Dutchman has lost just 0.41 challenges per 90.
  • CB: William Saliba – 65% – The Frenchman has been tough to beat on the floor this season, winning 67.39% of his ground duels in the Premier League. He remains an excellent passer too.
  • CB: Gabriel – 74% – Gabriel has formed a perfect partnership with Saliba, with the pair providing the platform for another title-chasing Arsenal team.
  • LB: Riccardo Calafiori – 74% – Calafiori has come in when Timber switches to the right and the Italian has looked the real deal so far.
  • DM: Thomas Partey – 68% – Playing both in midfield and at full-back, Partey has good tackle numbers averaging 1.94 tackles won per 90.
  • CM: Declan Rice – 61% – Rice’s Score is hurt slightly by the fact that he hasn’t been influencing games in terms of key metrics as much as other central midfielders.
  • CM: Martin Odegaard – 71% – Odegaard missed a bit of the season due to injury, but has averaged 3.15 successful passes into the penalty area per 90. Arsenal look a better side with him on the pitch.
  • RW: Bukayo Saka – 82% – As mentioned, Saka has been a creative force of nature with 10 assists so far this season, alongside five goals. Hopefully he can hit the ground running when he returns from injury.
  • LW: Leandro Trossard – 68% – Trossard has played both as a winger and a striker for Arsenal this season, finding his spot on the left recently. He’s scored 0.25 goals per 90 alongside 0.25 intentional assists.
  • CF: Kai Havertz – 50% – Havertz’s 0.59 goals per 90 and 0.46 non-penalty xG has the German scoring decently. Of course, his scoring has also been hampered by a stint in midfield.

Arteta has tested a few different formations this season, but the most-used for now is a 4-3-3. Arsenal are most dangerous with their two No.8s protected by a holding No.8. This allows Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard to push forward.

Odegaard plays so high he’s essentially alongside the striker. But the most-advanced man in the attack is, of course, Bukayo Saka. Arsenal have also switched between inverting their left-back and right back, trying to be fluid in that regard.

Arsenal’s full Premier League 2024-25 squad

PLAYER NAME POSITION AGE NATIONALITY
David Raya Goalkeeper 28 Spain
Neto Goalkeeper 35 Brazil
William Saliba Defender 23 France
Gabriel Magalhães Defender 26 Brazil
Riccardo Calafiori Defender 22 Italy
Jurrien Timber Defender 23 Netherlands
Jakub Kiwior Defender 24 Poland
Oleksandr Zinchenko Defender 27 Ukraine
Kieran Tierney Defender 27 Scotland
Ben White Defender 26 England
Takehiro Tomiyasu Defender 25 Japan
Declan Rice Midfielder 25 England
Thomas Partey Midfielder 31 Ghana
Jorginho Midfielder 32 Italy
Mikel Merino Midfielder 25 Spain
Martin Ødegaard Midfielder 25 Norway
Gabriel Martinelli Forward 23 Brazil
Leandro Trossard Forward 29 Belgium
Raheem Sterling Forward 29 England
Bukayo Saka Forward 23 England
Kai Havertz Forward 25 Germany
Gabriel Jesus Forward 27 Brazil

Arsenal FAQs

Where did Arsenal finish in the 2023-24 Premier League season?

Arsenal finished second in the Premier League in 2023-24, finishing only behind Manchester City for the second campaign running.

Who is the Arsenal manager?

Mikel Arteta is the current Arsenal manager, taking the job in December 2019. The Spaniard has won an FA Cup and two Community Shield titles with the club so far.

Who is the current Arsenal captain?

Martin Odegaard is the current Arsenal captain, taking the armband at the start of the 2022-23 season.

Will Arsenal play in Europe in 2024-25?

Arsenal will once again play in the Champions League in 2024-25 thanks to finishing second in the Premier League last season.

Arsenal upcoming fixtures

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