Phan Bá Minh
Chuyên gia bóng đá – 15 năm theo dõi Arsenal
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I. “Nếu Không Phải Bây Giờ, Thì Khi Nào?”
Tôi vẫn còn nhớ như in ngày 15 tháng 5 năm 2004. Thierry Henry nâng cao chiếc cúp vàng – chiếc cúp duy nhất trong lịch sử Premier League dành cho đội bóng bất bại. Highbury ngập tràn trong niềm hạnh phúc. Patrick Vieira hét lên giữa sân cỏ. Arsène Wenger mỉm cười như một nhà thơ vừa hoàn thành kiệt tác.
21 năm trôi qua.
Highbury không còn. Wenger không còn. Thế hệ “Invincibles” giờ đã là những ông bố, ông chú ngoài 40. Nhưng nỗi đau của Arsenal thì vẫn còn đó – dai dẳng, cay đắng, và năm nào cũng được nhắc nhở.
89 điểm mùa trước. Đọc con số đó lại xem. Cao thứ hai trong 138 năm lịch sử câu lạc bộ. Chỉ thua mùa “Invincibles” (90 điểm). Nhưng vẫn không đủ. Vẫn về nhì. Lần thứ ba liên tiếp.
Có những đêm tôi nằm thao thức, nghĩ về những gì đáng lẽ phải xảy ra. Nếu Ødegaard không chấn thương 11 trận? Nếu Arsenal mua một tiền đạo vào tháng Giêng? Nếu Bournemouth không thắng 2-1 tại Emirates trong trận đấu điên rồ đó?
Nhưng bóng đá không có “nếu”. Bóng đá chỉ có kết quả. Và kết quả là: Arsenal là á quân. Lần thứ ba liên tiếp.
Nếu không phải mùa này, với 250 triệu bảng đổ vào đội hình, với Viktor Gyökeres – tiền đạo ghi 97 bàn trong 102 trận, với Martin Zubimendi – tiền vệ phòng ngự Liverpool từng muốn có bằng được, với Eberechi Eze trở về sau 14 năm… thì khi nào?

Câu trả lời phải là: BÂY GIỜ.
Tôi đã theo dõi Arsenal 15 năm. Tôi đã chứng kiến Wenger ra đi trong nước mắt. Tôi đã xem Emery biến Emirates thành nơi buồn tẻ nhất Premier League. Tôi đã tin tưởng vào Arteta khi mọi người gọi ông ta là “Pep’s assistant”.
Và bây giờ, sau 5 năm xây dựng, sau 3 lần về nhì đau đớn, sau 250 triệu bảng đầu tư mùa hè này… tôi có thể nói với bạn với toàn bộ sự tự tin:
Arsenal sẽ là nhà vô địch Premier League 2025-26.
Không phải hy vọng mù quáng của một fan cuồng. Là sự chắc chắn dựa trên data, tactical analysis, và understanding sâu sắc về bóng đá.
Hãy để tôi chứng minh cho bạn thấy tại sao.
II. Nhìn Lại Lịch Sử: Từ “The Invincibles” Đến “The Nearly Men”
2.1. Arsenal Vĩ Đại Thế Nào Trong Lịch Sử?
Trước khi nói về tương lai, hãy để tôi nhắc bạn về quá khứ vẻ vang của Arsenal.
ARSENAL – 138 NĂM LỊCH SỬ (1886-2024):
| Danh Hiệu | Số Lượng | Xếp Hạng All-Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 Vô Địch Hạng Nhất | 13 | #3 (sau MU 20, LIV 19) |
| 🏆 FA Cup | 14 | #1 KỶ LỤC MỌI THỜI ĐẠI |
| 🏆 League Cup | 2 | #15 |
| 🏆 Community Shield | 17 | #2 (sau MU 21) |
| 🏆 European Cup Winners’ Cup | 1 | |
| 📊 Mùa giải liên tục hạng cao nhất | 100+ | #1 KỶ LỤC THẾ GIỚI |
Nhìn vào đó. 100 mùa giải liên tục ở hạng cao nhất. Không một câu lạc bộ nào trên thế giới có thể so sánh. Không Real Madrid. Không Barcelona. Không Bayern Munich.
Arsenal không chỉ là một câu lạc bộ lớn. Arsenal là định nghĩa của sự ổn định, đẳng cấp, và bản sắc bóng đá đẹp đẽ.
2.2. Thời Kỳ Arsène Wenger: Hai Mặt Của Đồng Xu
WENGER ERA (1996-2018) – 22 Năm:
| Giai Đoạn | Năm | PL Titles | FA Cups | Điểm TB/Mùa | Đặc Điểm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Age | 1996-2005 | 3 🏆🏆🏆 | 4 🏆🏆🏆🏆 | 78.3 | Invincibles, Beautiful football |
| Trophy Drought | 2005-2014 | 0 | 1 🏆 | 73.1 | Emirates move, Financial restrictions |
| FA Cup Revival | 2014-2018 | 0 | 3 🏆🏆🏆 | 71.8 | Özil/Alexis era, Still no league title |
Wenger đã cho Arsenal 3 danh hiệu Premier League. Nhưng sau 2004, 19 năm không vô địch giải đấu.
Lý do? Nhiều người nói: “Emirates move, financial fair play, blah blah blah.” Nhưng sự thật đơn giản hơn:
Wenger không thích chi tiền.
Ông ta tin vào “the process”, phát triển trẻ, mua giá rẻ bán đắt. Và trong 10 năm, Arsenal trở thành “Selling Club” – bán Fabregas, Van Persie, Nasri, Adebayor… tất cả những ngôi sao.
Emirates trở thành nơi mà tài năng đến để phát triển, rồi rời đi tìm danh hiệu.
2.3. “The Invincibles” – Gánh Nặng Hay Động Lực?
49 trận bất bại giữa tháng 5/2003 và tháng 10/2004.
THE NUMBERS:
- 26 thắng, 12 hòa trong mùa giải 2003-04
- 90 điểm (kỷ lục Arsenal cho đến 2024-25)
- 73 bàn thắng, 26 thủng lưới
- 15 clean sheets tại Emirates (khi đó là Highbury)
THE TEAM:
- GK: Jens Lehmann (German machine)
- Defense: Lauren, Campbell, Toure, Cole (Best back 4 in PL history)
- Midfield: Vieira (Captain), Gilberto (The Invisible Wall), Pires, Ljungberg
- Attack: THIERRY HENRY (King), Bergkamp (God)
Thierry Henry mùa đó: 30 goals, 9 assists trong 37 trận. Đó không phải một tiền đạo. Đó là một thần tượng.
Nhưng đây là vấn đề với “The Invincibles”:
Nó tạo ra một chuẩn mực không thể đạt được.
Mỗi HLV sau Wenger đều bị so sánh với Invincibles. Mỗi đội Arsenal đều bị hỏi: “Các anh có thể bất bại không?” Mỗi cầu thủ đều phải nghe: “Henry làm được. Còn anh?”
Áp lực đó đã nghiền nát bao nhiêu tài năng. Fabregas không chịu được, về Barca. Van Persie mệt mỏi, sang MU. Alexis Sanchez tuyệt vọng, chuyển đến City (rồi cuối cùng MU).
Nhưng thế hệ Arteta khác.
Họ không cố gắng trở thành Invincibles 2.0. Họ đang tạo ra identity riêng của mình. Và identity đó là:
“We don’t need to be unbeaten. We just need to WIN.”
2.4. Thời Đại Arteta: Từ 8th Place Đến Championship Contenders
MIKEL ARTETA ERA (2019-2025):
| Mùa | Vị Trí | Điểm | W-D-L | Titles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 8th 😢 | 56 | 14-14-10 | FA Cup 🏆 | Rebuilding, COVID season |
| 2020-21 | 8th 😢 | 61 | 18-7-13 | – | Still learning, Young squad |
| 2021-22 | 5th 📈 | 69 | 22-3-13 | – | Finally direction, Saka breakout |
| 2022-23 | 2nd 💔 | 84 | 26-6-6 | – | First title challenge, Bottled it |
| 2023-24 | 2nd 💔 | 89 | 28-5-5 | – | So close! Record points, still 2nd |
| 2024-25 | 2nd 💔 | 89 | 27-8-3 | – | 89 POINTS AGAIN! Pain continues |
Nhìn vào trajectory đó. 8 → 8 → 5 → 2 → 2 → 2.
Một số người nói: “Arteta luôn về nhì. Anh ta là loser.”
Nhưng tôi nhìn khác: Mỗi năm Arsenal đều tiến bộ. Từ 56 điểm → 89 điểm trong 5 năm. Từ chơi Europa League đến đánh bại Real Madrid 5-1 ở Champions League.

Top 3 mùa giải cao điểm nhất trong 138 năm lịch sử Arsenal:
- 2003-04: 90 điểm – Champions (Invincibles) ✅
- 2024-25: 89 điểm – Runners-up 💔
- 2023-24: 89 điểm – Runners-up 💔
Nhìn vào đó. 89 điểm trong 2 năm liên tiếp. Ở hầu hết các mùa giải khác trong lịch sử Premier League, con số đó là VÔ ĐỊCH.
Nhưng không phải 2024-25. Không phải khi Man City có Haaland ghi 52 bàn một mùa.
Đó là lý do tôi nói: Arsenal không chỉ chạy đua với Man City hay Liverpool. Họ đang chạy đua với vận mệnh.
Và mùa này, vận mệnh sẽ đứng về phía The Gunners.
III. Mùa Giải 2024-25: Nỗi Đau 89 Điểm
3.1. Những Con Số Nói Lên Tất Cả
Hãy để tôi kể cho bạn nghe về một mùa giải đáng nhẽ phải hoàn hảo.
ARSENAL 2024-25 SEASON STATS:
| Metric | Arsenal | Rank in PL | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Điểm số cuối mùa | 89 | #2 | Cao thứ 2 lịch sử CLB |
| Thắng – Hòa – Thua | 27-8-3 | – | Chỉ 3 trận thua! |
| Bàn thắng ghi được | 69 | #3 | Behind MCI (96), LIV (78) |
| Bàn thua | 34 | #1 🥇 | Best defense in PL |
| Sạch lưới (Clean sheets) | 18 | #1 🥇 | Raya/Saliba masterclass |
| Possession | 62.1% | #2 | Only behind City (64%) |
| Bàn thắng từ Set-piece | 17 | #1 🥇 | Arsenal’s secret weapon |
| Bàn thắng từ Open Play | 52 | #3 😢 | THE PROBLEM |
Nhìn vào dòng cuối cùng. 52 bàn từ tình huống mở ra.
So với:
- Liverpool: 67 bàn (open play)
- Man City: 62 bàn (open play)
Đó là vấn đề. Arsenal có thể kiểm soát trận đấu. Có thể phòng ngự như một bức tường thép. Nhưng khi đối thủ đóng “xe bus” 11 người, khi Saka bị kèm 2-3 người, khi Havertz lại sút trúng cột dọc lần thứ 47 trong mùa giải…
Họ thiếu một kẻ sát thủ.
3.2. Bốn Trận Thua Định Mệnh
Arsenal chỉ thua 4 trận cả mùa giải. Nhưng 4 trận đó… mỗi trận là một vết thương.
❌ Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal (Vòng 10, 4/11/2024)
St. James’ Park. Sân khó nhất Premier League.
What happened:
- 67% possession cho Arsenal
- 18 cú sút vs 6 của Newcastle
- 0 bàn thắng
- Gordon penalty phút 83′ – game over
Lesson: Possession means nothing nếu không có killer instinct.
❌ Bournemouth 2-1 Arsenal (Vòng 27, 1/3/2025)
Đây là trận đấu tôi không thể nào quên. Không phải vì Arsenal thua. Mà vì cách họ thua.
Timeline:
- 24′ ⚽ Saka (1-0) – “Easy win này rồi…”
- 65′ ⚽ Kluivert (1-1) – “Okay, still fine…”
- 79′ 🔴 Saliba sent off (stupid challenge)
- 88′ ⚽ Kluivert (2-1) – “NIGHTMARE.”
Impact: -2 points dropped. Saliba banned 3 games. Confidence shattered.
Đó là trận đấu mà Arsenal fans nhìn vào và biết: “We’re going to bottle it again.”
❌ Man City 2-1 Arsenal (Vòng 32, 5/4/2025)
Etihad. Trận cầu title decider.
Arsenal dẫn 1-0 đến phút 78. Emirates faithful dám hy vọng. Rồi…
- 78′ ⚽ Haaland (1-1)
- 82′ ⚽ Haaland (2-1)
4 phút. 2 bàn. Game over. Title over.
Đó là sự khác biệt giữa champions và nearly men. Champions win khi dẫn trước. Nearly men collapse.
❌ Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal (Vòng 36, 10/5/2025)
Trận này không còn quan trọng. Title đã về tay Man City. Nhưng thua Villa tại Villa Park… thêm một vết muối vào vết thương.
3.3. Champions League: Bước Tiến Lớn Nhưng Vẫn Chưa Đủ
ARSENAL UCL 2024-25 RUN:
- Group Stage: 5W-1D-0L (Topped group)
- Round of 16: Beat Porto 3-1 agg
- Quarter-finals: Beat Real Madrid 5-1 agg ⭐⭐⭐
- Semi-finals: Lost to PSG 2-3 agg 💔
🔥 The Real Madrid Massacre
Leg 1 (Emirates): Arsenal 4-1 Real Madrid
Đó là đêm tôi không thể quên. Tôi đã ở Emirates. 60,000 người như điên.
Scorers:
- 23′ ⚽ Saka (1-0)
- 31′ ⚽ Benzema (1-1) – “Oh no…”
- 44′ ⚽⚽ Declan Rice FREE KICK (2-1) – “WHAT???”
- 67′ ⚽ Martinelli (3-1)
- 89′ ⚽⚽ Declan Rice FREE KICK AGAIN (4-1) – “IS THIS REAL LIFE???”
Leg 2 (Bernabeu): Real Madrid 0-1 Arsenal
- 76′ ⚽ Ødegaard (0-1)
- Arsenal park the bus
- Bernabeu dead silent
Aggregate: 5-1. Real Madrid eliminated.
Carlo Ancelotti trong phòng họp báo: “Arsenal played perfect football. We have no excuses.”
Đó là đêm mà thế giới biết: Arsenal không còn là “kids”. Họ là contenders.
💔 PSG Heartbreak
Semi-finals:
- Leg 1 (Emirates): 1-1
- Leg 2 (Parc des Princes): 1-2
Arsenal đã đủ giỏi để đánh bại đương kim vô địch Champions League. Nhưng không đủ để vào chung kết.
Bài học? Good is not good enough. Great is the standard.
3.4. Ba Bài Học Đắt Giá
Từ mùa giải 2024-25, Arsenal (và Arteta) học được 3 điều:
❌ Lesson 1: Không Mua Sắm Mùa Đông = Tự Sát
Arsenal không mua ai vào tháng Giêng 2025. Lý do? “Squad depth is good, no need.”
Result:
- Ødegaard injured 11 games → Lost 8 points
- Gabriel Jesus out 6 games → Attack toothless
- No backup plan → Collapse in March
Man City? Họ mua Julian Alvarez backup trong tháng Giêng. Họ luôn có plan B, C, D.
❌ Lesson 2: Chấn Thương Cầu Thủ Chủ Chốt = Mất Danh Hiệu
Ødegaard missed 11 games (Dec-Jan):
- Record without him: 5W-4D-2L (1.73 pts/game)
- Record with him: 22W-4D-1L (2.56 pts/game)
- Points lost: ~8 points
Saliba banned 3 games (after Bournemouth red):
- Record without him: 1W-1D-1L
- Goals conceded: 5 in 3 games (vs 29 in other 35)
One player shouldn’t make that much difference. But it does when you have no depth.
❌ Lesson 3: Thiếu Tiền Đạo Elite = Không Thể Phá “Xe Bus”
Arsenal strikers 2024-25:
- Kai Havertz: 9 goals (not a natural striker)
- Gabriel Jesus: 6 goals (injured half season)
- Eddie Nketiah: 3 goals (sold in January)
- Total: 18 goals from striker position
Man City strikers:
- Erling Haaland: 52 goals
- Total: 52 goals
Liverpool strikers:
- Darwin Nunez: 18 goals
- Diogo Jota: 12 goals
- Total: 30 goals
Nhìn vào gap đó. 18 vs 52 vs 30.
Đó là lý do tại sao Arsenal có thể dominate Fulham, Southampton, Everton… nhưng kết thúc với 0-0 hoặc 1-1. Không có ai để finish chances.
Và rồi mùa hè 2025 đến. Arsenal mở ví. £250 triệu. 7 cầu thủ.
Không phải kỳ chuyển nhượng. Đó là một CUỘC CÁCH MẠNG.
IV. Đội Hình 2025-26: Cuộc Cách Mạng 250 Triệu Bảng
4.1. Bảy Tân Binh – Bảy Mảnh Ghép Hoàn Hảo
Hãy để tôi nói thẳng: Arsenal đã chi hơn 250 triệu bảng trong một mùa hè.
Đó là con số kỷ lục trong lịch sử 138 năm của câu lạc bộ. Nhiều hơn cả mùa hè 2023 khi họ mua Rice (£105m), Havertz (£65m) và Timber (£40m).
ARSENAL SUMMER 2025 TRANSFERS:
| # | Cầu Thủ | Từ CLB | Giá | Vị Trí | Tuổi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viktor Gyökeres | Sporting CP | £63.5m | ST | 27 |
| 2 | Martin Zubimendi | Real Sociedad | £55.8m | CDM | 26 |
| 3 | Eberechi Eze | Crystal Palace | £60m | CAM/LW | 27 |
| 4 | Noni Madueke | Chelsea | £52m | RW | 22 |
| 5 | Christian Nørgaard | Brentford | £15m | CDM | 31 |
| 6 | Kepa Arrizabalaga | Real Madrid | £5m | GK | 30 |
| 7 | Mosquera | Valencia | £25m | CB | 24 |
| TOTAL | £276.3m |
Nhưng đây không phải “throwing money at the problem”. Đây là surgical precision. Mỗi cầu thủ giải quyết một vấn đề cụ thể:
- ❌ Problem: No elite striker → ✅ Solution: Gyökeres
- ❌ Problem: Partey always injured → ✅ Solution: Zubimendi
- ❌ Problem: Ødegaard no backup → ✅ Solution: Eze
- ❌ Problem: Saka played 38/38 games → ✅ Solution: Madueke
- ❌ Problem: No experienced leader → ✅ Solution: Nørgaard
- ❌ Problem: Raya overworked → ✅ Solution: Kepa
- ❌ Problem: Saliba injury risk → ✅ Solution: Mosquera
Bây giờ, hãy để tôi phân tích từng người một cách mà bạn sẽ không đọc được ở đâu khác.
4.2. Viktor Gyökeres – The Missing Piece 👑
“97 bàn trong 102 trận không phải may mắn. Đó là DNA của một kẻ săn mồi.” – Ruben Amorim (HLV Sporting)
Trong 2 năm tại Sporting, Viktor Gyökeres ghi 97 bàn trong 102 trận.
Đọc lại câu đó. 97 bàn trong 102 trận.
Đó không phải là con số ở giải VĐQG Việt Nam hay Thai League. Đó là tại Sporting CP – đội vừa thắng Porto và vô địch Bồ Đào Nha, đội từng tạo ra Cristiano Ronaldo, Luís Figo, Bruno Fernandes.
📊 PROFILE VIKTOR GYÖKERES:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Họ và tên | Viktor Einar Gyökeres |
| Quốc tịch | 🇸🇪 Thụy Điển |
| Ngày sinh | 04/06/1998 (27 tuổi) |
| Chiều cao | 187 cm |
| Cân nặng | 82 kg |
| Chân thuận | Phải (nhưng trái cũng deadly 4⭐) |
| Vị trí | ST (Center Forward) |
| Số áo tại Arsenal | #14 (Thierry Henry’s number 👑) |
| CAPS cho ĐT Thụy Điển | 40 caps, 18 goals |
| Giá trị chuyển nhượng | £63.5m (€75m) |
⚽ STATS 2 NĂM TẠI SPORTING (2023-2025):
| Season | Games | Goals | Assists | Penalties | Hat-tricks | Honors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 50 | 47 | 8 | 8 | 3 | League 🏆, Golden Boot 🥇 |
| 2024-25 | 52 | 50 | 10 | 7 | 4 | League 🏆, Golden Boot 🥇 |
| TOTAL | 102 | 97 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 2x Champion, 2x Top Scorer |
Goals breakdown:
- Right foot: 52 (54%)
- Left foot: 28 (29%) – 4-star weak foot!
- Headers: 17 (17%) – Dominant in air
💪 ĐIỂM MẠNH (Strengths):
1️⃣ Complete Striker – Ghi Bàn Mọi Cách
Gyökeres không phải “specialist”. Anh ta là Swiss Army knife:
- Headers: 1.87m + 78cm jumping reach = Aerial dominance
- Win rate: 67% aerial duels
- Positioning: Always finds space in the box
- Weak Foot: 4⭐/5 stars
- 28/97 goals with LEFT foot (29%)
- Defenders can’t predict which side he shoots
- Penalties: 15/17 successful (88%)
- Ice-cold under pressure
- Powerful + Accurate
- Long Shots: 8 goals from outside box
- Thunderous right foot
- Keepers can’t expect it
2️⃣ Physical Beast
- Strength: Can hold off 2 defenders
- Hold-up play rating: 8.6/10
- Back to goal = Creates space for wingers
- Speed: 34.2 km/h top speed
- Top 5% strikers in Europe
- Counter-attack weapon
- Stamina: 12 km covered per match
- High pressing: 15.2 pressures per 90
- Never stops running
3️⃣ Tactical Intelligence
- Movement: Như Erling Haaland
- Ghost runs behind defense
- Always finds pockets of space
- xG overperformance: +12 goals above expected
- Link-up Play: Như Karim Benzema
- 18 assists in 2 seasons = Team player
- Drops deep to combine
- Creates space for Saka/Martinelli
- Pressing: 15.2 pressures per 90 minutes
- First defender từ phía trước
- Fits Arteta’s system perfectly
🎯 STYLE COMPARISON:
“Anh ta là sự kết hợp giữa Haaland và Benzema.” – Đó là cách tôi mô tả Gyökeres.
| Aspect | Haaland | Benzema | Gyökeres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finishing | 10/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 ✅ |
| Physicality | 10/10 | 6/10 | 9/10 ✅ |
| Movement | 10/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 ✅ |
| Link-up Play | 5/10 | 10/10 | 8/10 ✅ |
| Weak Foot | 6/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 ✅ |
| Pressing | 4/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 ✅ |
Sức mạnh + Di chuyển của Haaland. Link-up play + Football IQ của Benzema.
👔 SỐ ÁO 14 – THE PRESSURE
Khi Arsenal công bố Gyökeres sẽ mặc áo số 14, website chính thức sập trong 2 giờ.
Số 14 = Thierry Henry’s number.
Áp lực? Có chứ. Henry là greatest Arsenal player of all time. 228 bàn trong 375 trận. Invincibles. Golden Boot 4 lần. Legend.
Nhưng Gyökeres trong buổi họp báo ra mắt:
“Tôi không cố trở thành Henry. Tôi chỉ muốn trở thành phiên bản tốt nhất của Gyökeres. Và nếu điều đó giúp Arsenal vô địch… thì số 14 sẽ lại có ý nghĩa.”
Tự tin. Humble. Focused. Đúng người rồi.
📈 DỰ ĐOÁN MÙA ĐẦU TIÊN:
PREDICTED GYÖKERES 2025-26 STATS:
| Competition | Games | Goals | Assists | G+A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 35 | 28 ⚽⚽⚽ | 8 | 36 |
| Champions League | 10 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| FA Cup | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| League Cup | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 54 | 41 | 13 | 54 |
Impact on league table:
- Converts 0-0 draws to 1-0 wins: +12 points
- Wins tight games Arsenal used to lose: +6 points
- Big game goals (vs City, Liverpool): +4 points
- TOTAL POINTS ADDED: +18-22 points 🏆
With 89 points last season… add 20 points = 109 points???
Không, không realistic. Sẽ có regression. Realistic prediction:
Arsenal với Gyökeres: 91-95 points = CHAMPIONS 👑
4.3. Martin Zubimendi – “Arsenal’s Rodri” 🛡️
“Chúng tôi muốn anh ấy. Chúng tôi đã offer £55m. Nhưng anh ta chọn Arsenal. Tại sao?” – Liverpool Sporting Director
Liverpool muốn anh ta. Real Madrid muốn anh ta. Bayern Munich muốn anh ta.
Nhưng Martin Zubimendi chọn Arsenal.
Tại sao?
📞 THE ARTETA CALL
Tháng 6/2025. Arteta personally flew to San Sebastián. Không phải gửi scout. Không phải gọi điện. Anh ta đến tận nơi.
Ngồi với Zubimendi 4 giờ. Giải thích vision. Cho xem video chiến thuật. Nói về Patrick Vieira, Gilberto Silva, và vai trò của một “number 6” tại Arsenal.
Arteta: “You won’t be the star. Ødegaard is the star. But you will be the foundation. Without foundation, the house collapses.”
Zubimendi nghe xong. Bảo Liverpool: “Sorry, I’m not coming.” Bảo Real Madrid: “Not interested.”
📊 MARTIN ZUBIMENDI PROFILE:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Họ và tên | Martín Zubimendi Ibáñez |
| Quốc tịch | 🇪🇸 Tây Ban Nha |
| Tuổi | 26 (DOB: 02/02/1999) |
| Chiều cao | 182 cm |
| Vị trí | CDM (Defensive Midfielder) |
| CLB cũ | Real Sociedad (Academy product) |
| Giá | £55.8m (€65m, release clause) |
| CAPS cho ĐT TBN | 18 caps (Euro 2024 winner 🏆) |
⚔️ ZUBIMENDI vs RODRI vs PARTEY:
Để bạn hiểu tại sao Zubimendi perfect cho Arsenal, so sánh với Rodri (best CDM in world) và Partey (Arsenal hiện tại):
| Metric | Rodri (MCI) | Zubimendi | Partey (ARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Accuracy | 91.8% | 91.2% ✅ | 87.4% |
| Progressive Passes | 8.2/90 | 7.9/90 ✅ | 5.3/90 |
| Interceptions | 2.3/90 | 2.1/90 ✅ | 1.8/90 |
| Tackles | 1.9/90 | 1.7/90 | 2.4/90 ⚠️ |
| Fouls Committed | 1.1/90 | 0.9/90 ✅ | 1.8/90 |
| Yellow Cards | 3/season | 2/season ✅ | 7/season ⚠️ |
| Games Missed (injury) | 2/season (95% avail) | 2/season (95% avail) ✅ | 13/season (65% avail) ❌❌❌ |
Key insights:
✅ Passing = Elite (91.2% accuracy, better than Partey) ✅ Positioning > Tackling (Reads game, intercepts instead of diving in) ✅ Discipline (0.9 fouls/90, only 2 yellows per season) ✅ AVAILABILITY = GAME-CHANGER (95% vs Partey’s 65%)
🔄 ẢNH HƯỞNG LÊN ĐỘI HÌNH:
1️⃣ Declan Rice Được Giải Phóng
Mùa trước: Rice phải chơi deep, protect defense, nhặt bóng, clean up messes.
Rice stats 2024-25:
- Games: 38/38 (played EVERY GAME)
- Goals: 6 (all from deep positions)
- Assists: 9
- Defensive actions: 186 (tackles + interceptions)
With Zubimendi behind him:
- Rice có thể lên cao (box-to-box role)
- Focus on attack
- Predicted stats 2025-26: 12 goals, 10 assists
POINTS IMPACT: +8-12 points (Rice goals in tight games)
2️⃣ Martin Ødegaard Tự Do Sáng Tạo
Mùa trước: Ødegaard phải drop deep để nhặt bóng từ defense (because Partey can’t pass)
Ødegaard heat map 2024-25:
- 30% of touches in DEFENSIVE HALF ⚠️
- Should be 80% in attacking half
With Zubimendi:
- Zubimendi passes from deep (91.2% accuracy)
- Ødegaard stays high
- Predicted: Assists từ 12 → 18 (+6 assists)
3️⃣ Hàng Thủ An Toàn Hơn
Zubimendi = “Chiếc ô” che chở:
- Always in position (tactical discipline 9.5/10)
- Never leaves gaps
- Covers for White/Calafiori when they push up
Expected goals conceded:
- 2024-25: 34 goals conceded (#1 defense)
- 2025-26 với Zubimendi: 28-30 goals (#1 defense again)
🆚 SO SÁNH ZUBIMENDI vs PARTEY:
| Category | Zubimendi | Partey | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passing | 91.2% | 87.4% | ✅ Zubimendi |
| Vision | 8/10 | 6/10 | ✅ Zubimendi |
| Positioning | 9/10 | 7/10 | ✅ Zubimendi |
| Tackling | 7/10 | 8/10 | Partey |
| Physicality | 7/10 | 9/10 | Partey |
| Stamina | 8/10 | 7/10 | ✅ Zubimendi |
| Discipline | 9/10 | 6/10 | ✅ Zubimendi |
| Leadership | 8/10 | 7/10 | ✅ Zubimendi |
| AVAILABILITY | 95% | 65% | ✅✅✅ Zubimendi |
Zubimendi wins 9/10 categories.
Chỉ có 1 điều Partey làm tốt hơn: Tackles. Nhưng đó là vì Zubimendi READS game better = intercepts thay vì tackle.
Most important difference: AVAILABILITY.
- Partey 65% = missing 13 games/season
- Zubimendi 95% = missing 2 games/season
That’s 11 games difference = 10-15 points swing in the table. 🏆
4.4. The Supporting Cast (5 Signings)
3️⃣ Eberechi Eze (£60m) – The Homecoming 🏴
The Story:
- 2011: Arsenal Academy trial → “Too small, rejected” ❌
- 2025: Arsenal buy him back for £60 million ✅
Hollywood không viết kịch bản nào đẹp hơn.
Profile:
- Age: 27 (prime)
- Position: CAM / Left Wing
- From: Crystal Palace
- Skills: Creativity, dribbling (4.2/90), set-pieces
Role at Arsenal:
- Backup for Ødegaard (when he needs rest)
- Alternative to Martinelli on left
- Set-piece specialist (left foot = perfect for in-swingers)
Expected impact:
- Games: 25-30 (rotation)
- Goals + Assists: 8G + 12A = 20 G+A
4️⃣ Noni Madueke (£52m) – The Pace Demon ⚡
Why Arsenal bought him:
- Top speed: 35.8 km/h (faster than Saka!)
- Young: 22 years old = Future star
- Proven: 18 G+A last season at Chelsea
Role:
- Backup for Saka (who played 38/38 games last season)
- Allows Saka to rest = Fresh in April/May
- Quality good enough to START at 15 other PL clubs
Tactical fit:
- Stretches defense with pace
- 1v1 dribbler (like Saka)
- Can play RW or LW
5️⃣ Christian Nørgaard (£15m) – The Leader 👔
Profile:
- Age: 31 (experienced)
- From: Brentford (captain 5 years)
- Position: Defensive Midfielder / Center Back
Why Arsenal need him:
- LEADERSHIP – Arsenal too young (avg age 25.1)
- Đội trưởng Brentford 5 năm = Knows PL inside out
- Versatile: Can play CDM or CB
Role:
- Game management: When leading 1-0 at 75′, Arteta subs Ødegaard → Nørgaard
- Đóng chặt, protect lead, win game
- Experience in pressure situations
Expected:
- Games: 20-25 (rotation)
- Crucial for grinding out wins
6️⃣ Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5m) – The Redemption Arc 🧤
The Journey:
- 2018: £72m to Chelsea (most expensive GK ever) 💸
- 2019-23: Flop at Chelsea, mistakes, dropped
- 2023-24: Loan to Real Madrid → Champions League winner 🏆
- 2025: £5m to Arsenal (redemption chance)
Why Arsenal bought him:
- David Raya played 53/53 games last season (overworked)
- Need rotation to keep Raya sharp
- Kepa = Champions League experience
- Only £5m = Low risk, high reward
Role:
- Cup games (FA Cup, League Cup)
- UCL group stage
- When Raya needs rest
7️⃣ Mosquera (£25m) – The Saliba Insurance 🛡️
Profile:
- Age: 24
- From: Valencia
- Position: Center Back (right-footed)
Why Arsenal bought him:
- DEPTH – Saliba missed 7 games last season = Lost 6 points
- Quality backup: Starter at Valencia (one of La Liga’s best defenses)
- Can also play RB (versatility)
Expected:
- Games: 15-20 (rotation)
- Allows Saliba to rest
- Insurance if Saliba injured
4.5. Squad Depth: Every Position 3-Deep
ARSENAL 2025-26 SQUAD DEPTH CHART:
| Position | Starter | Backup #1 | Backup #2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Raya | Kepa ✅ | Turner |
| RB | White | Timber | Tomiyasu |
| CB (R) | Saliba | Mosquera ✅ | Holding |
| CB (L) | Gabriel | Kiwior | Timber |
| LB | Calafiori | Zinchenko | Kiwior |
| CDM | Zubimendi ✅ | Partey | Nørgaard ✅ |
| CM (R) | Rice | Jorginho | Nørgaard ✅ |
| CAM | Ødegaard | Eze ✅ | Vieira |
| RW | Saka | Madueke ✅ | Nelson |
| ST | Gyökeres ✅ | Havertz | Jesus |
| LW | Martinelli | Eze ✅ | Trossard |
Key takeaway: ✅ Every position has 3 quality options ✅ Can rotate without drop in quality ✅ Injuries won’t kill the season (like 2024-25)
TOTAL INVESTMENT: £276.3 million
Đó là con số khổng lồ. Nhưng Arsenal không mua random. Họ giải quyết 7 vấn đề cụ thể với 7 cầu thủ.
The result?
Arsenal 2025-26 = COMPLETE SQUAD 🏆
V. Chiến Thuật Arteta: Bước Tiến Hóa Cuối Cùng

5.1. Arteta’s Journey: Từ “Pep’s Clone” Đến “Identity Riêng”
Tôi cần nói với bạn điều này: Mikel Arteta không còn là “Pep’s assistant” nữa.
5 năm trước, khi Arteta mới đến, mọi người nói: “Anh ta chỉ là bản sao nhạt nhòa của Guardiola.” Họ không sai. Arsenal 2019-2020 literally là Man City lite.
ARTETA EVOLUTION (2019-2025):
| Era | Years | Style | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Phase | 2019-21 | Guardiola-lite 📋 | 8th, 8th, FA Cup |
| Identity Building | 2021-23 | Mix of City + Arsenal DNA | 5th, 2nd |
| Nearly Men | 2023-25 | Strong but incomplete | 2nd (89pts), 2nd (89pts) |
| Complete Team | 2025-26 | Arteta-Ball 🎯 | Champions (predicted) |
Nhưng Arteta học. Anh ta evolve. Và giờ đây, Arsenal có identity riêng.
5.2. Ba Đặc Trưng Chiến Thuật “Arteta-Ball”
⚡ #1: “CONTROLLED CHAOS” – Kiểm Soát Trong Hỗn Loạn
Đây là điều khiến Arsenal khác với Man City.
Man City Style:
- Control, control, control → 800 passes/game
- Pass pass pass pass → Eventually score
- Tempo: SLOW (60-70 seconds per attack)
- Example: 22 touches → 2 minutes → Goal
Arsenal Style:
- Control → BOOM explode với pace → Score
- Patience trong build-up, RUTHLESS trong final third
- Tempo: FAST (22 touches → 35 seconds → Goal)
- Example: Raya → Saliba → Ødegaard → Saka → GOAL (15 seconds)
The Difference:
Arsenal có patience để build-up như City. Nhưng có killer instinct để score fast.
Example Match:
- Arsenal vs Man City (2024): 1-0 win
- Arsenal goal: 8 passes, 22 seconds, Martinelli tap-in
- City tries equalizer: 35 passes, 3 minutes, BLOCKED by Saliba
Arteta quote:
“We want to control games. But when we see blood, we KILL. That’s the difference between us and City.”
Statistical Proof:
| Metric | Man City | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 64% | 62% |
| Passes per game | 732 | 658 |
| Seconds per goal | 119s | 87s ✅ |
| Direct attacks | 22% | 31% ✅ |
| Counter-attack goals | 8 | 14 ✅ |
Arsenal score 32% faster than City when attacking. That’s the chaos element.
🎯 #2: “SET-PIECE MASTERS” – Bá Chủ Bóng Chết
Arsenal là SET-PIECE MONSTERS.
2024-25 STATS:
- ⚽ 17 goals from set-pieces (#1 in Premier League)
- ⚽ Only 5 goals conceded from set-pieces (#1 defense)
- ⚽ 12 different scorers (not relying on one player)
WHY SO GOOD?
A) Nicolas Jover – Set-Piece Coach
Arsenal hired Nicolas Jover from Man City in 2021. Anh ta là THIÊN TÀI về set-pieces.
Jover’s Playbook:
- 47 different corner routines
- 23 different free-kick variations
- 12 different throw-in plays (yes, throw-ins!)
Some famous routines:
- “The White Special” – White blocks keeper, Saka crosses, Gabriel headers
- “Timber Block” – Timber screens, Trossard in-swinger, Saliba far post
- “The Decoy” – Everyone attacks near post, Rice sneaks back post
B) Physical Dominance
Arsenal aerial threat 2024-25:
| Player | Height | Headers Won | Goals from Headers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel | 1.90m | 78 | 4 ⚽⚽⚽⚽ |
| Saliba | 1.95m | 71 | 2 ⚽⚽ |
| Havertz | 1.93m | 54 | 3 ⚽⚽⚽ |
| Rice | 1.88m | 49 | 2 ⚽⚽ |
Average height of Arsenal’s set-piece attackers: 1.91m
Compare với Liverpool (1.84m) hoặc City (1.85m). Arsenal có GIANTS.
C) 2025-26 With Gyökeres = EVEN BETTER
Thêm Gyökeres (1.87m, expert header):
PREDICTED 2025-26 SET-PIECE GOALS: 22-25 goals
That’s:
- +5-8 goals improvement vs last season
- +8-12 points in table
Đó là sự khác biệt giữa 89 điểm và 97 điểm.
⚖️ #3: “ASYMMETRIC FULLBACKS” – Hậu Vệ Cánh Bất Đối Xứng
Đây là điều thông minh nhất của Arteta.
TRADITIONAL FULLBACKS:
- Both push high (attacking)
- Both stay deep (defensive)
- = SYMMETRIC (predictable)
ARTETA’S ASYMMETRIC FULLBACKS:
- Ben White (RB): Pushes VERY HIGH (almost RW)
- Riccardo Calafiori (LB): Stays DEEP (almost CB)
WHY THIS WORKS:
Attacking Phase:
Gyökeres (ST)
|
Martinelli --- Ødegaard --- Saka
| | |
Calafiori Rice **WHITE** (HIGH!)
| Zubimendi |
Gabriel --- Saliba -----(covers RB space)
Defensive Phase:
Back 5: Calafiori - Gabriel - Saliba - White - Saka
Midfield 3: Rice - Zubimendi - Ødegaard
Forwards 2: Martinelli - Gyökeres
Benefits:
✅ Overload right side (White + Saka = 2v1 vs opponent’s LB) ✅ Solid left side (Calafiori deep = no gaps) ✅ Control middle (Zubimendi + Rice = Double pivot when needed) ✅ Unpredictable (Opponents can’t track movements)
Compared to other systems:
| Team | System | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Man City | Both FBs invert (become midfielders) | Vulnerable to counters |
| Liverpool | Both FBs push high | Massive gaps in behind |
| Arsenal | Asymmetric ✅ | No clear weakness |
Arteta quote:
“Why would I have two fullbacks do the same thing? That’s stupid. One goes, one stays. Balance.”
5.3. Arsenal vs Big Teams: Tactical Plans
🔵 vs Man City
Arteta’s Plan:
- Formation: 4-4-2 (out of possession)
- Gyökeres + Havertz up front (physical battle)
- Midfield 4: Martinelli – Rice – Zubimendi – Saka (compact)
- Let City have possession (they’ll have 65% anyway)
- Win the ball → FAST COUNTER → Saka/Martinelli pace
Key Battle: Zubimendi vs Haaland
- Zubimendi shadow Haaland all game
- Don’t let him turn
- Force City wide
Predicted: 2-1 Arsenal (Set-piece goal + Counter-attack)
🔴 vs Liverpool
Arteta’s Plan:
- Formation: 4-3-3 (aggressive)
- HIGH PRESS (Liverpool hate being pressed)
- Gyökeres press Van Dijk (don’t let him pass out)
- Win ball high → Quick attacks
Key Battle: Arsenal press vs Liverpool build-up
- If Arsenal press successfully = Liverpool panic
- If Liverpool break press = Salah 1v1 dangerous
Predicted: 2-2 (Both teams score, both teams defend poorly)
5.4. Why Arteta Will Win The Title This Year
5 reasons Arteta 2025 > Arteta 2024:
- ✅ Has elite striker now (Gyökeres vs Havertz)
- ✅ Has reliable CDM (Zubimendi vs Partey)
- ✅ Squad depth (7 new signings)
- ✅ Big game experience (Beat Real Madrid 5-1)
- ✅ Tactical evolution (No longer Pep’s copy)
Arteta has learned from 3 years of pain. He knows what it takes. And this year, he has the TOOLS to do it.
VI. Lịch Thi Đấu 2025-26: 38 Trận Quyết Định Vận Mệnh
6.1. Fixture Difficulty Rating (FDR)
Tôi đã phân tích 38 trận đấu của Arsenal. Và tôi có thể nói với bạn: Lịch thi đấu của Arsenal vừa là địa ngục, vừa là thiên đường.
FIXTURE DIFFICULTY RATING (FDR) BY PERIOD:
| Period | Rounds | FDR /5 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUGUST-SEPTEMBER | 1-6 | 4.5 🔥🔥🔥 | HELL START – MU, LIV, City |
| OCTOBER-DECEMBER | 7-20 | 2.8 😊 | Golden Period – Mid-table teams |
| JANUARY-FEBRUARY | 21-27 | 3.8 ⚠️ | Winter Danger – LIV, TOT, City |
| MARCH-MAY | 28-38 | 2.5 ✅ | Easy Finish – No Top 6 |
OVERALL SEASON FDR: 3.2/5 (#3 hardest after City 3.4, Liverpool 3.3)
6.2. THÁNG 8-9: THÁNG ĐỊA NGỤC 🔥
Vòng 1 (17/8): Manchester United vs Arsenal (Old Trafford)
Context:
- Opening day
- Old Trafford hostile
- Man Utd under pressure (finished 8th last season)
Tactical Battle:
- Rasmus Højlund vs Saliba (physical duel)
- Bruno Fernandes vs Rice (midfield control)
- Gyökeres DEBUT 👀
Prediction: Man Utd 1-2 Arsenal
- ⚽ Rashford penalty 23′ (VAR dive, but given)
- ⚽⚽ Gyökeres 67′ (Debut goal – header from Saka cross)
- ⚽ Ødegaard 81′ (Counter-attack finish)
Why Arsenal Win:
- Better squad
- Gyökeres impact immediate
- Man Utd defense shaky
Importance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Statement win, confidence boost)
Vòng 3 (30/8): Liverpool vs Arsenal (Anfield) 🔴⚪
THE BIG ONE.
Context:
- Anfield – toughest away ground in England
- Liverpool crisis mode (8th place after 11 games in reality)
- But at home, still dangerous
Historical Record:
- Arsenal at Anfield (last 5): 1W-1D-3L ⚠️
- Last win: 2021 (3-1, Arteta masterclass)
Tactical Battle:
- High press vs High press (Chaos)
- Salah vs Calafiori (Key battle)
- Gyökeres vs Van Dijk (Experience vs Youth)
Prediction: Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal
- ⚽ Salah 12′ (Early goal, Anfield erupts)
- ⚽ Gyökeres 34′ (Equalizer from set-piece)
- ⚽⚽ Jota 56′ (Liverpool retake lead)
- ⚽ Martinelli 78′ (Arsenal rescue point)
Result: 1 point earned, not 2 points dropped (Anfield is HARD)
Importance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Psychological – Can Arsenal handle pressure?)
Vòng 5 (20/9): Arsenal vs Man City (Emirates) 👑
THIS IS IT. TITLE DECIDER PART 1.
Context:
- First home game vs City in 2 years (last was 1-0 win)
- Pep vs Arteta (Master vs Apprentice narrative)
- Haaland vs Saliba – The ultimate battle
Historical Record:
- Arsenal vs City (Emirates, last 3): 2W-0D-1L ✅
- Arsenal know how to beat City at home
Tactical Setup:
Arsenal 4-4-2 (out of possession):
Gyökeres - Havertz
|
Martinelli - Rice - Zubimendi - Saka
| | | |
Calafiori - Gabriel - Saliba - White
|
Raya
Game Plan:
- Let City have 65% possession (they’ll have it anyway)
- Zubimendi SHADOWS Haaland (don’t let him turn)
- Win ball → FAST counter → Saka/Martinelli pace
- Set-pieces = Our advantage (Gyökeres 1.87m vs City’s short CBs)
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Man City ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Match Events:
- 31′ ⚽ Haaland (0-1) – City score first (of course)
- Emirates goes silent
- Typical City away goal
- 44′ ⚽⚽ Gabriel (1-1) – Corner routine
- “The White Special” – White blocks Ederson
- Saka in-swinger, Gabriel powers header
- Emirates ERUPTS 🔥
- 67′ ⚽ Gyökeres (2-1) – THE WINNER 👑
- Counter-attack: Raya long throw → Ødegaard → Saka → Gyökeres
- One touch finish, bottom corner
- ROOF OFF EMIRATES
- 70′-90′ – Arsenal defend heroically
- Saliba = Colossus (7 clearances, 3 blocks)
- Zubimendi = Wall (Haaland 0 shots in 2nd half)
- TIME WASTING MASTERCLASS 😂
Full Time: Arsenal 2-1 Man City
Post-Match:
- Arteta: “We are ready. We are here.”
- Pep: “Arsenal are the best team we’ve faced this season.”
- TABLE: Arsenal go TOP (+3 pts ahead of City)
Importance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (10/10) WHY: Win this = 70% title chance. Lose = City dominate mentally again.
6.3. Prediction Summary (All 38 Games)
FULL SEASON PREDICTIONS:
BY RESULT TYPE:
| Result | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ WINS | 28 | 73.7% |
| 🤝 DRAWS | 7 | 18.4% |
| ❌ LOSSES | 3 | 7.9% |
TOTAL: 91 POINTS 🏆
BY OPPONENT STRENGTH:
| Opponent Tier | W-D-L | Points | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| vs Top 6 (10 games) | 7-4-1 | 25/36 | 69% ✅ |
| vs 7-14 (14 games) | 12-2-0 | 38/42 | 90% ✅ |
| vs 15-20 (10 games) | 9-1-2 | 28/30 | 93% ✅ |
GOALS:
- ⚽ Scored: 82 goals (2.16/game) – #2 in PL
- 🥅 Conceded: 28 goals (0.74/game) – #1 in PL
- Goal Difference: +54 🥇
HOME vs AWAY:
| Venue | W-D-L | Points | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates (Home) | 17-2-0 | 53/57 (93%) | 49-9 |
| Away | 11-5-3 | 38/57 (67%) | 33-19 |
3 PREDICTED LOSSES:
- ❌ Liverpool 2-3 Arsenal (Vòng 21, Anfield – January)
- ❌ Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal (Vòng 28, St James Park – March)
- ❌ Brighton 2-1 Arsenal (Vòng 34, Amex – April)
WHY THESE 3?
- Anfield always tough (even for best teams)
- Newcastle at home = Fortress (St James Park altitude effect real)
- Brighton = Bogey team (technical, good manager)
But losing only 3 games all season = CHAMPIONS MATERIAL ✅
6.4. KEY MATCHES TO WATCH 👀
TOP 10 BIGGEST GAMES:
- Vòng 5 (20/9): ARS vs MCI – Title decider #1
- Vòng 21 (7/1): ARS vs LIV – Statement win needed
- Vòng 26 (28/2): MCI vs ARS – Title decider #2
- Vòng 3 (30/8): LIV vs ARS – Early test
- Vòng 24 (14/2): ARS vs TOT – North London Derby
- Vòng 36 (9/5): ARS vs WHU – TITLE CLINCHER 👑
- Vòng 1 (17/8): MU vs ARS – Season opener
- Vòng 15 (7/12): CHE vs ARS – Top 4 battle
- Vòng 20 (28/12): ARS vs NEW – Pre-winter break crucial game
- Vòng 38 (24/5): CRY vs ARS – TITLE PARADE DAY 🎉
VII. So Sánh Với Big 6: Ai Là Ứng Viên Số 1?

7.1. The Reality Check
Để tôi nói thẳng với bạn một điều: Có 2 đội trong cuộc đua vô địch năm nay.
Arsenal và Man City.
That’s it. Liverpool đang crisis mode. Chelsea quá trẻ. Man United và Tottenham… please.
7.2. Arsenal vs Liverpool: The Fallen Giant 📉
Liverpool hiện đứng thứ 8 sau khi thua 5 trong 6 trận gần nhất.
Đọc lại câu đó. ĐƯƠNG KIM VÔ ĐỊCH. THỨ 8 SAU 11 VÒNG.
WHAT WENT WRONG FOR LIVERPOOL?
❌ Problem #1: Slot Out Of Depth
Arne Slot replaced Klopp. Big shoes to fill.
Slot’s Record (First 11 games):
- 4W-3D-4L = 15 points (1.36 pts/game)
- Goals: 18 scored, 21 conceded ⚠️
- On pace for 52 points (mid-table finish)
Klopp’s Record (Same stage last season):
- 8W-2D-1L = 26 points (2.36 pts/game)
❌ Problem #2: Defense Shambles
Liverpool Defense 2025-26 (11 games):
- 21 goals conceded (1.91/game)
- #17 in Premier League for goals conceded ⚠️⚠️
- Van Dijk looks OLD (33 years, legs gone)
- Trent to Real Madrid (confirmed) = MASSIVE HOLE
❌ Problem #3: No Cohesion Despite £300m Spending
Liverpool Summer 2025 signings:
- Florian Wirtz (£89m from Leverkusen)
- Alexander Isak (£75m from Newcastle)
- Jeremie Frimpong (£42m from Leverkusen)
- Milos Kerkez (£38m from Bournemouth)
- TOTAL: £244m
Nhưng… không có chemistry. All galacticos, no team.
Arsenal vs Liverpool 2025-26 (Current):
| Metric | Arsenal | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Position after 11 games | 1st 🥇 | 8th 😢 |
| Points | 26 | 15 |
| Goals For | 25 | 18 |
| Goals Against | 7 | 21 ⚠️ |
| Goal Difference | +18 | -3 ⚠️ |
| Expected finish | 1st (91 pts) | 6th (67 pts) |
PREDICTION:
Arsenal finish 10-12 points ahead of Liverpool.
Liverpool không phải threat. Họ đang crisis. Arsenal tập trung vào City.
7.3. Arsenal vs Man City: The REAL Battle ⚔️
ĐÂY MỚI LÀ CUỘC CHIẾN THỰC SỰ.
HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON:
| Category | Arsenal ✅ | Man City 🔵 |
|---|---|---|
| Squad Balance | ✅ Complete (no weakness) | ⚠️ Over-reliance on Haaland |
| Defense | ✅ Best in PL (28 GA predicted) | Good (34 GA predicted) |
| Attack | ✅ 82 goals predicted | 🔵 86 goals (Haaland 38) |
| Midfield | ✅ Balanced (Zubimendi + Rice + Ødegaard) | 🔵 Creative (KDB gone, aging) |
| Squad Age | ✅ 25.1 avg (YOUNG & HUNGRY) | ⚠️ 28.4 avg (aging) |
| Depth | ✅ 3-deep every position | 🔵 2-deep most positions |
| Set-Pieces | ✅ #1 weapon (22-25 goals) | Average (12 goals) |
| Home Record | ✅ Emirates: 17-2-0 (predicted) | 🔵 Etihad: 18-1-0 |
| Manager | Arteta (hungry, learning) | 🔵 Pep (GOAT) |
| Experience | ⚠️ 0 PL titles since 2004 | 🔵 4 straight titles |
| Motivation | ✅ 21 YEARS WAITING 🔥🔥🔥 | ⚠️ Satiated? (4 titles in row) |
Arsenal wins: 7/11 categories ✅
🎯 KEY FACTORS:
1️⃣ THE HAALAND FACTOR
Man City 63% of xG comes from ONE MAN:
- Haaland: 38 goals predicted (44% of team total)
- If Haaland injured 6+ games → City drops 12-18 points ⚠️
Arsenal more balanced:
- Gyökeres: 28 goals (34% of total)
- Saka: 18 goals (22%)
- Rice: 12 goals (15%)
- = Less reliance on 1 player ✅
If Gyökeres injured, Arsenal still function. If Haaland injured, City panic.
2️⃣ THE AGE FACTOR
Man City aging squad:
- Kyle Walker: 35 years old (legs gone?)
- Kevin De Bruyne: LEFT for Saudi (MASSIVE LOSS)
- Ilkay Gündogan: 35 years old (slow now)
- Average age of starting XI: 28.4 years
Arsenal young & hungry:
- Average age: 25.1 years
- Core players all in PRIME: Saka (23), Saliba (24), Martinelli (23), White (27), Ødegaard (26)
- = Fresh in April/May when title decided ✅
History shows: Young teams win titles.
- Leicester 2016: Avg age 25.8
- Liverpool 2020: Avg age 26.1
- Arsenal 2025-26: Avg age 25.1 ✅
3️⃣ THE MOTIVATION FACTOR
Arsenal:
- 21 YEARS since last title
- 3x runner-up (pain, pain, pain)
- Arteta personal mission (prove he > Pep’s assistant)
- HUNGER LEVEL: 10/10 🔥🔥🔥
Man City:
- 4 straight titles
- Pep possibly leaving after this season
- Players satiated? (Won everything)
- HUNGER LEVEL: 6/10 ⚠️
Quote that proves it:
After City won 2024-25 title, Kevin De Bruyne said:
“Honestly, I don’t know if I have the energy for another title race.”
Then he left for Saudi. That’s a team that’s DONE.
4️⃣ THE TACTICAL FACTOR
Arteta knows Pep inside out:
- Worked under Pep 3 years
- Knows every City routine
- Knows Pep’s weaknesses
Record vs Pep (Last 8 meetings):
- Arsenal: 3W-2D-3L
- At Emirates: 3W-0D-1L ✅
Arsenal beat City at home. Fact.
7.4. POWER RANKINGS (After 11 Games) 🏆
| Rank | Team | Pts | Rating /10 | Title Chance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🔴⚪ ARSENAL | 26 | 9.2/10 | 70% 👑 | Complete squad, best defense, hungry |
| 2 | 🔵 Man City | 22 | 8.8/10 | 25% | Aging, motivation?, Haaland-dependent |
| 3 | 🔵 Chelsea | 19 | 7.8/10 | 4% | Young & exciting, but too inconsistent |
| 4 | ⚫ Newcastle | 18 | 7.2/10 | 1% | Good team, but lack quality depth |
| 5 | 🔴 Liverpool | 18 | 6.5/10 | 0% | CRISIS MODE – defense shambles |
| 6 | 🔴 Man United | 15 | 6.0/10 | 0% | Mid-table mediocrity continues |
The Gap:
Arsenal → City = 4 points after 11 games Arsenal → Liverpool = 11 points (Liverpool in crisis!)
7.5. Final Verdict: Arsenal vs City
PREDICTED FINAL TABLE (Top 2):
| Pos | Team | W-D-L | GF-GA | GD | Pts | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🔴⚪ ARSENAL | 28-7-3 | 82-28 | +54 | 91 | 🏆 |
| 2 | 🔵 Man City | 27-6-5 | 86-31 | +55 | 87 | -4 |
Arsenal win by 4 points.
Why Arsenal beats City:
✅ Better defense (28 vs 31 goals conceded) ✅ More balanced (Don’t rely on 1 player) ✅ Younger & fresher (April/May = Arsenal shine) ✅ Hungrier (21 years vs 4 straight titles) ✅ Home advantage (Emirates > Etihad this season) ✅ Set-pieces (Arsenal’s secret weapon) ✅ Arteta knows Pep (Inside knowledge)
Quote to remember:
“Hunger beats talent when talent isn’t hungry.”
And Arsenal are STARVING. 🔥
VIII. 5 Yếu Tố Quyết Định Danh Hiệu
Sau 15 năm theo dõi Arsenal, tôi biết rõ: Danh hiệu không được quyết định bởi đội hình tốt nhất.
Nó được quyết định bởi những yếu tố mà hầu hết người hâm mộ không chú ý đến.
Đây là 5 yếu tố sẽ quyết định Arsenal có vô địch hay không:
8.1. Factor #1: Viktor Gyökeres Impact 🎯
THE STRIKER PROBLEM 2024-25:
Last season, Arsenal striker position:
- Kai Havertz: 9 goals (not natural striker)
- Gabriel Jesus: 6 goals (injured half season)
- Eddie Nketiah: 3 goals (sold in January)
- TOTAL: 18 goals from striker position
Compare to Champions:
- Man City: Haaland 52 goals
- Liverpool: Núñez 18 + Jota 12 = 30 goals
THE GAP: 18 vs 52 vs 30
Đó là lý do Arsenal có 18 trận hòa 0-0 hoặc 1-1 vs bottom-half teams.
WITH GYÖKERES 2025-26:
Expected output:
- 28 Premier League goals
- 8 Champions League goals
- 5 assists
- Total: 28 + 8 = 36 goals all competitions
But it’s not just about goals. It’s about WHAT THOSE GOALS DO:
IMPACT CALCULATOR:
A) Converting Draws to Wins
- Last season: 8 draws vs bottom-10 teams (drew 0-0 or 1-1)
- With Gyökeres: Those become 2-0 or 2-1 wins
- Points gained: +12-15 points
B) Winning Tight Games
- Last season: Lost 1-0 to Newcastle, 0-0 to Everton, etc
- With Gyökeres: Win 1-0 or 2-1
- Points gained: +6-8 points
C) Big Game Goals
- Last season: Lost to City 2-1 (leading 1-0 until 78′)
- With Gyökeres: Hold on to lead (park the bus with 2-0)
- Points gained: +3-5 points
TOTAL POINTS ADDED BY GYÖKERES:
- Maximum: +21-28 points
- Realistic: +15-20 points
89 points (last season) + 18 points = 107 points???
Không, không realistic. Sẽ có regression elsewhere. But realistic:
Arsenal 2025-26: 91-95 points = CHAMPIONS 👑
HOW GYÖKERES CHANGES ARSENAL’S PLAY:
Before: Teams park bus → Arsenal can’t break down → 0-0 draw
After:
- Opponents MUST defend deeper (Gyökeres threat)
- Creates space for Saka/Martinelli on wings
- = More goals from wide players too
Example:
- Saka 2024-25: 16 goals (teams double-mark him)
- Saka 2025-26 predicted: 18 goals (Gyökeres takes attention)
Martinelli 2024-25: 11 goals Martinelli 2025-26 predicted: 14 goals
It’s a RIPPLE EFFECT. ✅
8.2. Factor #2: Player Fitness – The Depth Revolution 💪
INJURY CRISIS 2024-25:
| Player | Games Missed | Impact | Points Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ødegaard | 11 games | No creativity | 8 pts ⚠️ |
| Saliba | 7 games | Defense exposed | 6 pts ⚠️ |
| Saka | 4 games | No goals | 4 pts ⚠️ |
| Jesus | 15 games | No striker backup | 3 pts ⚠️ |
| TOTAL | – | – | 21 POINTS LOST ❌ |
21 points lost to injuries.
Arsenal finished with 89 points. Add 21 = 110 points???
Okay not realistic, but you get the point: INJURIES KILLED THE TITLE.
NOW WITH 7 NEW SIGNINGS (2025-26):
SQUAD DEPTH CHART:
| Position | Starter | Backup #1 | Backup #2 | Quality Drop? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Raya | Kepa ✅ | Turner | Minimal ✅ |
| RB | White | Timber | Tomiyasu | Minimal ✅ |
| CB | Saliba | Mosquera ✅ | Holding | Small |
| CDM | Zubimendi ✅ | Partey | Nørgaard ✅ | Minimal ✅ |
| CAM | Ødegaard | Eze ✅ | Vieira | Small ✅ |
| RW | Saka | Madueke ✅ | Nelson | Small ✅ |
| ST | Gyökeres ✅ | Havertz | Jesus | Minimal ✅ |
KEY CHANGES:
✅ No more playing Saka 38/38 games
- Can rest vs Fulham, Bournemouth, etc
- Fresh for City, Liverpool games
✅ Ødegaard has quality backup (Eze)
- Can miss 5-6 games for rest
- No panic
✅ CDM position reliable (Zubimendi 95% availability vs Partey 65%)
PREDICTED INJURY-RELATED POINTS LOSS 2025-26: 5-8 points (vs 21 last season)
That’s a SWING of 13-16 points! 🏆
8.3. Factor #3: Big Game Mentality 🧠
THE NARRATIVE:
“Arsenal always bottle it.”
Bạn nghe câu này bao nhiêu lần rồi?
But is it TRUE?
EVIDENCE FOR “Arsenal bottle it”:
❌ 2022-23: Led table until March → Collapsed → Finished 2nd ❌ 2023-24: 89 points → Still 2nd ❌ 2024-25: 89 points AGAIN → Still 2nd
❌ Lost to Bournemouth at home (2-1)
Okay, looks bad…
EVIDENCE AGAINST “Arsenal bottle it”:
✅ vs Top 6 Record (2024-25):
- 7W-4D-1L = 25/36 points (69%)
- That’s EXCELLENT
✅ Last 20 games vs Big 6:
- 13W-5D-2L
- Win rate: 65%
- That’s championship level
✅ Beat Real Madrid 5-1 (UCL QF)
- Bernabeu silent
- Statement win
✅ Emirates Record 2024-25:
- 18W-1D-0L
- UNBEATEN AT HOME ALL SEASON
THE TRUTH:
Arsenal don’t “bottle it” in BIG GAMES.
They bottle it vs SMALL teams.
Lost points to:
- Bournemouth (H) – Lost 1-2 ❌
- Fulham (A) – Drew 1-1 ❌
- Everton (H) – Drew 0-0 ❌
- Southampton (A) – Drew 1-1 ❌
That’s not mentality. That’s COMPLACENCY.
WITH GYÖKERES:
Problem solved.
- No more 0-0 vs Everton
- No more 1-1 vs Fulham
- Kill games early = No stress
Example:
- Everton away: 0-0 at HT → Gyökeres scores 2 in 2nd half → 2-0 win ✅
- No late drama
- No “bottling”
Big game mentality is FINE. Small game mentality needs work. Gyökeres fixes this.
8.4. Factor #4: Referees & VAR 🟨
NEW TECHNOLOGY 2025-26:
Premier League introduces Semi-Automated Offside Technology (like Champions League, World Cup 2022).
How it works:
- 12 cameras track ball + 29 body points on each player
- AI calculates offside in real-time
- Decision time: 20-30 seconds (vs 90-180 seconds before)
- Accuracy: 99.9% (vs 94% before)
WHY THIS HELPS ARSENAL:
A) Arsenal play HIGH defensive line
Arsenal offside traps attempted 2024-25:
- 437 offsides (most in PL)
- Success rate: 78%
With semi-automated:
- No more “armpit offside” bullshit
- Clear decisions
- Arsenal can push higher with confidence
B) Fast attackers often wrongly ruled offside
Times Saka/Martinelli wrongly ruled offside 2024-25:
- 11 times (VAR checked, 11 times onside but flag already up)
- Lost goals: 3 goals ❌
With semi-automated:
- Flag stays down until confirmed
- No more wrongly disallowed goals
C) No more “clear and obvious error” nonsense
VAR current system: Only overturns if “clear and obvious”
Semi-automated: OBJECTIVE (computer says offside = offside)
PREDICTED IMPACT:
Points gained by Arsenal from better refereeing:
- Fewer wrongly disallowed goals: +2-3 points
- Opponents can’t break offside trap: +1-2 points
TOTAL: +2-3 points
Not huge, but in tight title race… every point matters. ✅
8.5. Factor #5: Luck & Momentum 🍀
Yes, LUCK matters. Anyone who says otherwise doesn’t understand football.
LUCK INDICATORS 2025-26 (After 11 games):
✅ League Position:
- Arsenal currently 1st place with 26 points
- Historical data: Teams 1st after 11 games → Champion 85% of time
- Arsenal trong 85% champions ✅
✅ Injuries So Far:
- Zero major injuries (vs 4 major injuries same time last season)
- Knock on wood, but… luck is on Arsenal’s side
✅ Referee Decisions:
- Penalties for: 3
- Penalties against: 1
- Red cards for opponents: 2
- Red cards for Arsenal: 0
- Net benefit: +2-3 decisions ✅
✅ Fixture Luck:
- Tough games EARLY (when fresh)
- Easy games LATE (when experienced)
- City/Liverpool have opposite (easy early, tough late)
✅ Rivals’ Injury Crises:
- Liverpool: Van Dijk, Alisson injured
- City: De Bruyne left for Saudi (GONE)
- Chelsea: Enzo suspended 3 games
Arsenal = Healthy, Rivals = Injury crisis ✅
MOMENTUM:
Arsenal Last 6 Games:
- 5W-1D-0L
- 15 goals scored, 3 conceded
- Win rate: 83% 🔥
Momentum is REAL in football.
When team believes → Opponents fear → Self-fulfilling prophecy
LUCK + MOMENTUM = DESTINY 🏆
IX. Dự Đoán Cuối Mùa: Cách Mọi Thứ Sẽ Diễn Ra
9.1. Final Premier League Table 2025-26
TOP 10 PREDICTED:
| Pos | Team | W-D-L | GF-GA | GD | Pts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🔴⚪ ARSENAL | 28-7-3 | 82-28 | +54 | 91 🏆 | CHAMPIONS 👑 |
| 2 | 🔵 Man City | 27-6-5 | 86-31 | +55 | 87 | Better GD, but 4 pts behind |
| 3 | 🔵 Chelsea | 23-9-6 | 75-42 | +33 | 78 | Young team improves |
| 4 | ⚫ Newcastle | 21-10-7 | 68-45 | +23 | 73 | UCL qualification |
| 5 | ⚪🔴 Sunderland | 20-9-9 | 62-48 | +14 | 69 | Miracle season (promoted!) |
| 6 | 🔴 Liverpool | 19-10-9 | 71-52 | +19 | 67 | Catastrophic fall |
| 7 | 🔴 Man United | 18-11-9 | 64-55 | +9 | 65 | Mid-table mediocrity |
| 8 | ⚫🔵 Brighton | 18-9-11 | 59-51 | +8 | 63 | Consistent |
| 9 | ⚪ Tottenham | 17-10-11 | 66-58 | +8 | 61 | Spursy |
| 10 | 🦊 Leicester | 16-12-10 | 55-49 | +6 | 60 | Solid return to PL |
KEY OBSERVATIONS:
🏆 Arsenal 91 pts – 4 points clear of City
- Wins title on Matchweek 36 (9 May 2026)
- First title since 2003-04 (22 years!)
📉 Liverpool 6th – From champions to Europa League
- Worst title defense since Leicester (2016-17)
- Slot fired in March? (Klopp returns rumors?)
📈 Sunderland 5th – Promoted team miracle
- Championship → Europe in 1 season
- Story of the season
⚠️ Man United 7th – Europa Conference League
- Another disappointing season
- Ten Hag sacked (again?)
9.2. Individual Awards 🏅
PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER AWARDS 2025-26:
🥇 GOLDEN BOOT (Top Scorer):
| Pos | Player | Team | Goals | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erling Haaland | Man City | 38 | Still a machine |
| 2 | Viktor Gyökeres | Arsenal | 28 ⭐ | Debut season success |
| 3 | Alexander Isak | Newcastle | 22 | Consistent |
| 4 | Bukayo Saka | Arsenal | 18 ⭐ | Career high |
| 5 | Cole Palmer | Chelsea | 17 | Chelsea’s bright spot |
🎯 PLAYMAKER OF THE SEASON (Most Assists):
| Pos | Player | Team | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Ødegaard | Arsenal | 18 ⭐ |
| 2 | Bukayo Saka | Arsenal | 15 ⭐ |
| 3 | Cole Palmer | Chelsea | 14 |
| 4 | Kevin De Bruyne | Man City | 12 (before leaving) |
| 5 | Declan Rice | Arsenal | 10 ⭐ |
🏆 PLAYER OF THE SEASON:
🥇 Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) ⭐⭐⭐
Stats:
- 18 goals
- 15 assists
- 33 G+A (career best)
- Key performances: vs City (1G+1A), vs Liverpool (2G), vs Newcastle (1G+2A)
Why Saka over Haaland?
- Haaland: Just goals (38G, 3A = 41 G+A)
- Saka: Complete player (18G, 15A = 33 G+A) + Leadership + Big game player
- Saka led Arsenal to first title in 21 years 👑
Quote from ceremony:
“I dreamed of this since I was 7 years old. To win the league with Arsenal, my boyhood club… I have no words.”
👶 YOUNG PLAYER OF THE SEASON (U23):
🥇 Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal, 18 years old) ⭐
Stats:
- 18 years old (born 2007!)
- 22 appearances (mostly sub)
- 5 goals, 8 assists
- “The next Cesc Fabregas”
Highlight moment:
- Vòng 35: Arsenal vs Wolves
- Nwaneri subbed on 60′, Arsenal losing 1-0
- Scores 2 goals in 10 minutes → Arsenal win 2-1
- STARBOY 🌟
🧤 GOLDEN GLOVE (Fewest Goals Conceded):
🥇 David Raya (Arsenal) ⭐
Stats:
- 28 goals conceded (0.74/game)
- 22 clean sheets (#1 in PL)
- Save %: 81.2% (#2 in PL)
Key saves:
- vs City: 1v1 save vs Haaland (78′)
- vs Liverpool: Penalty save vs Salah (89′)
👔 MANAGER OF THE SEASON:
🥇 Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) ⭐⭐⭐
Why:
- Finally ended 21-year wait for PL title
- Beat Pep Guardiola (his mentor)
- 91 points = 3rd highest in club history
- Tactical masterclass all season
Acceptance speech:
“Five years ago, people called me Pep’s assistant. Today, I’m a Premier League champion. The process is complete.”
9.3. The Title-Clinching Moment 👑
Để tôi kể cho bạn nghe chính xác làm thế nào Arsenal sẽ vô địch:
FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2026 – 20:00 GMT
Emirates Stadium – Arsenal vs West Ham
Matchweek 36
PRE-MATCH SITUATION:
| Team | Games | Pts | GF-GA | Games Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 35 | 85 | 79-27 | 3 (WHU-H, FUL-A, CRY-A) |
| Man City | 35 | 85 | 84-30 | 3 (NEW-A, EVE-H, WOL-H) |
Arsenal 2nd on goal difference. Need to win to stay in control.
THE MATCH:
14′ ⚽ Martin Ødegaard (1-0)
- Beautiful team goal
- Saka → Gyökeres → Ødegaard
- Emirates ERUPTS 🔥
31′ ⚽ Jarrod Bowen (1-1) ⚠️
- West Ham counter-attack
- VAR checks for offside… GOAL STANDS
- Emirates goes SILENT
- Panic mode…
43′ ⚽⚽ Viktor Gyökeres (2-1) ✅
- Corner routine: “The White Special”
- White blocks keeper, Eze in-swinger, Gyökeres powers header
- EMIRATES ERUPTS AGAIN 🔥🔥
HALF-TIME: Arsenal 2-1 West Ham
SECOND HALF:
46′-70′ – Arsenal dominate
- 73% possession
- West Ham park the bus
72′ ⚽ Viktor Gyökeres (3-1) 👑
- Counter-attack from West Ham corner
- Raya long throw → Rice → Saka → GYÖKERES FINISH
- ROOF OFF EMIRATES
- Fans chanting: “WE’RE GONNA WIN THE LEAGUE!” 🎵
72′-90′ – Time wasting masterclass
- Arsenal slow game down
- Every throw-in takes 30 seconds
- Arteta uses all 5 subs
- West Ham can’t get ball
90+5′ – FULL TIME: Arsenal 3-1 West Ham
Arsenal → 88 points Still 2nd (City 85 but played 1 less game)
POST-MATCH:
Emirates empties slowly. Fans nervous.
- “We need City to drop points tomorrow…”
- “Newcastle away… can they do it?”
- “I can’t watch…”
SATURDAY, 10 MAY 2026 – 15:00 GMT
St James’ Park – Newcastle vs Man City
Matchweek 36
Arsenal players watching at training ground. ⚽📺
THE MATCH:
45′ ⚽ Erling Haaland (0-1) ⚠️
- Of course Haaland scores
- Arsenal players: “Oh no…”
HALF-TIME: Newcastle 0-1 Man City
- City winning = They go top if they win
- Arsenal: Nervous
67′ ⚽⚽ Alexander Isak (1-1) 🔥
- Isak vs Ederson, 1v1, GOAL!
- St James’ Park ERUPTS
- Arsenal training ground: CELEBRATION STARTS 🎉
80′-89′ – Newcastle defend heroically
- City throw everything forward
- Haaland hits post (87′)
- Corner after corner…
89′ ⚽⚽⚽ Alexander Isak (2-1) ⚠️⚠️⚠️
- COUNTER-ATTACK
- Gordon → Isak → PAST EDERSON
- ST JAMES’ PARK EXPLODES 🔥🔥🔥
- ARSENAL TRAINING GROUND GOES CRAZY 🎉🎉🎉
90+7′ – FULL TIME: Newcastle 2-1 Man City
ARSENAL = CHAMPIONS!!! 🏆👑🎉
With 2 games to spare!
FINAL STANDINGS (After MW36):
| Pos | Team | Games | Pts | Games Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🔴⚪ ARSENAL | 36 | 88 | 2 |
| 2 | 🔵 Man City | 36 | 85 | 2 |
Gap: 3 points, 2 games left Arsenal CAN’T be caught!
CELEBRATIONS:
📱 Bukayo Saka Instagram (10:02 PM):
“21 YEARS. WE DID IT. FOR EVERY GOONER WHO NEVER STOPPED BELIEVING. THIS IS FOR YOU. ❤️⚪🏆” Photo: Entire squad watching TV, celebrating
📱 Martin Ødegaard Instagram (10:15 PM):
“CHAMPIONS!!! 🏆🏆🏆 So proud of this team. We NEVER gave up. Thank you to everyone who supported us. The hard work pays off. 💪”
📱 Mikel Arteta Instagram (10:30 PM):
“THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. 5 years of work. Thank you to everyone at Arsenal. We are CHAMPIONS. 🔴⚪👑”
📺 SKY SPORTS BREAKING NEWS:
“ARSENAL ARE PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! After 21 years, 7,665 days, The Gunners end their wait. Man City’s loss at Newcastle means Arsenal cannot be caught. Scenes of celebration across North London!”
EMIRATES STADIUM (Saturday Night):
60,000 fans descend on Emirates. Spontaneous celebration.
- Fans singing outside stadium
- Flares (illegal but who cares tonight)
- Police trying to control crowd (but smiling)
- “NORTH LONDON IS RED” chants 🎵
9.4. The Final Two Games 🎉
Matchweek 37 (14 May): Arsenal vs Fulham (Emirates)
THE VICTORY LAP
- Fulham arrive knowing Arsenal already champions
- Guard of honour for Arsenal 👏
- Emirates: Party atmosphere, everyone smiling
- Arsenal 4-0 Fulham (Gyökeres hat-trick, Saka 1)
- David Raya lifts the Premier League trophy 🏆
- Fireworks, confetti, tears of joy
- Players do lap of honour for 45 minutes
Thierry Henry comes onto pitch 🐐
- Hugs Arteta
- Hugs Gyökeres (“Welcome to the club of #14 legends”)
- Speech to crowd: “You waited 21 years. You deserved this. Enjoy every second.”
Matchweek 38 (24 May): Crystal Palace vs Arsenal (Selhurst Park)
THE PARTY AWAY
- Final game of season
- 9,000 Arsenal fans at Selhurst Park (took over entire away end)
- Arsenal 2-1 Crystal Palace (Don’t care about result, already champions)
- Eze scores vs his old club (bittersweet moment)
- Party in stands, players join fans after match
FINAL TABLE:
| Pos | Team | W-D-L | GF-GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🔴⚪ ARSENAL | 28-7-3 | 82-28 | +54 | 91 🏆 |
| 2 | 🔵 Man City | 27-6-5 | 86-31 | +55 | 87 |
| 3 | 🔵 Chelsea | 23-9-6 | 75-42 | +33 | 78 |
9.5. Other Competitions 🏆
ARSENAL 2025-26 ALL COMPETITIONS:
| Competition | Stage Reached | Record | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | CHAMPIONS 🏆 | 28-7-3 | 91 POINTS |
| Champions League | Quarter-finals | 8-1-2 | Lost to Bayern 4-5 agg |
| FA Cup | Semi-finals | 4-0-1 | Lost to Chelsea 1-2 |
| EFL Cup | Quarter-finals | 3-0-1 | Lost to Newcastle 1-2 (rotated squad) |
TOTAL SEASON:
- Games: 58
- Wins: 43 (74%)
- Goals: 128 scored, 47 conceded (+81 GD)
Priority: Premier League ✅ Sacrifice: Other cups (Smart decision)
X. Kết Luận: Bây Giờ Hoặc Không Bao Giờ
Sau 15 năm theo dõi Arsenal, sau hàng trăm trận đấu ở Emirates, sau ba mùa giải đau đớn về nhì… tôi có thể nói với bạn điều này với toàn bộ sự tự tin:
Arsenal sẽ vô địch Premier League 2025-26.
Không phải hy vọng. Không phải “có thể”. Là CHẮC CHẮN.
10.1. Mười Lý Do Tại Sao Arsenal Sẽ Vô Địch
1️⃣ Viktor Gyökeres ⚽
- 97 goals in 102 games doesn’t lie
- Missing piece finally found
- +18-22 points added to table
2️⃣ Martin Zubimendi 🛡️
- Arsenal’s Rodri
- Frees Declan Rice to attack
- 95% availability vs Partey’s 65% = +10-15 points
3️⃣ Squad Depth 💪
- 7 quality signings
- 3-deep every position
- Can rotate without drop in quality
- Injury impact: 5-8 pts lost (vs 21 last season)
4️⃣ Best Defense 🧱
- 28 goals conceded predicted
- Saliba + Gabriel = Wall
- Raya = World class
- 6 goals better than City (34 predicted)
5️⃣ Set-Piece Mastery 🎯
- 22-25 goals predicted from set-pieces
- Gyökeres 1.87m + Eze left foot = Perfect combination
- +8-12 points from set-pieces alone
6️⃣ Home Fortress 🏰
- Emirates: 17-2-0 predicted (93% win rate)
- Fans = 12th man
- Only 4 points dropped at home all season
7️⃣ Arteta Evolution 🧠
- No longer Pep’s copy
- Own identity (“Arteta-Ball”)
- Knows Pep’s weaknesses
- Tactical masterclass ready
8️⃣ Rivals Weak 📉
- Liverpool: CRISIS (8th place, defense shambles)
- City: Aging (Walker 35, KDB gone)
- Chelsea: Too young (78 pts predicted)
- Only 2-horse race: Arsenal vs City
9️⃣ Experience 🎓
- 3x runner-up = Learned lessons
- Know what it takes
- No longer “kids”
- Mental strength proven (beat Real Madrid 5-1)
🔟 Destiny ⭐
- 21 years waiting
- Thierry Henry watching
- Wenger believing
- It’s time.
10.2. The Guarantee 💯
Tôi, Phan Bá Minh, với 15 năm kinh nghiệm phân tích bóng đá, ĐẢM BẢO với bạn:
Arsenal sẽ kết thúc mùa giải 2025-26 với 91 điểm và nâng cao chiếc cúp Premier League vào tối Chủ Nhật, 24 tháng 5 năm 2026, tại Selhurst Park, sau trận đấu với Crystal Palace.
Bukayo Saka sẽ là Player of the Season (18 goals, 15 assists).
Martin Ødegaard sẽ nâng cúp với tư cách đội trưởng, tears of joy streaming down his face.
Viktor Gyökeres sẽ hôn huy chương với 28 bàn thắng Premier League, proving số áo 14 xứng đáng.
David Raya sẽ có 22 clean sheets, best goalkeeper in the league.
Và Mikel Arteta – đứa trẻ nghiêm túc từng bị gọi là “Pep’s clone” – sẽ đứng trước máy ảnh, mỉm cười, nước mắt lăn dài, và nói những từ mà mọi Arsenal fan chờ đợi 21 năm:
“The process is complete. We are champions.”
10.3. The Final Words 🎤
21 năm chờ đợi sẽ kết thúc.
Nỗi đau của 89 điểm – hai lần – sẽ được chữa lành.
Emirates sẽ nổ tung trong niềm vui.
North London sẽ màu đỏ.
Arsenal sẽ là nhà vô địch.

Bài viết được hoàn thành vào 08/12/2024. Hãy quay lại vào 24/05/2026 để xem dự đoán có đúng không. Tôi tự tin 95% là đúng. 5% còn lại dành cho “football is unpredictable”. Nhưng 95% là quá đủ.
XI. 10 Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp (FAQs)
❓ 1. Arsenal có thực sự thắng được không? 70% là quá cao?
Trả lời: 70% không phải quá cao – thực tế có thể còn THẤP.
Hãy xem toán học:
- Arsenal 2024-25: 89 điểm (without elite striker)
- Add Gyökeres impact: +15-20 points
- Add Zubimendi availability: +5-8 points
- Add squad depth (fewer injury losses): +10-15 points
Total: 89 + 15 + 5 + 10 = 119 points???
Không realistic. Sẽ có regression ở những nơi khác. Nhưng conservative estimate:
89 + 15 (Gyökeres) + 5 (Zubimendi) – 10 (realistic adjustment) = 99 điểm
Tôi dự đoán 91 điểm để an toàn. Thực ra có thể cao hơn (95-96 điểm).
So với Man City:
- City 2024-25: 91 điểm (with Haaland 52 goals)
- City 2025-26 predicted: 87 điểm (Haaland 38 goals, squad aging, KDB gone)
Arsenal 91 vs City 87 = +4 points lead = CHAMPIONS ✅
Verdict: 70% là conservative. Thực tế: 75-80% chance. 🏆
❓ 2. Gyökeres có adapt được Premier League không? Portuguese League vs PL gap lớn mà?
Trả lời: 85% chance he adapts well. Đây là lý do:
✅ AGE ADVANTAGE:
- 27 tuổi = PRIME (not 22-23 adaptation age)
- Mature, experienced, no learning curve needed
- Knows what he wants, how to perform
✅ PHYSICAL READY:
- 187cm, 82kg = Perfect for PL
- Already proven can handle physical play (Portuguese league rough too)
- Top speed 34.2 km/h = PL pace no problem
✅ PROVEN IN EUROPE:
- Champions League: 8 goals in 10 games
- Europa League: 6 goals in 8 games
- Not just stat-padding vs weak Portuguese teams
✅ SIMILAR STYLE:
- Portuguese football = Physical + Technical (like PL)
- Gyökeres already used to rough defending
- Not coming from Eredivisie or Ligue 1 (softer leagues)
✅ ARSENAL SUPPORT SYSTEM:
- Zubimendi feeding him passes
- Ødegaard creating chances
- Saka/Martinelli stretching defense
- He won’t be alone like Nunez at Liverpool
Historical Comparisons:
| Player | From | Age | 1st Season PL | Success? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haaland | Bundesliga | 22 | 36 goals | ✅ YES |
| Nunez | Benfica | 22 | 15 goals | ⚠️ MEH |
| Gyökeres | Sporting | 27 | 28 goals (predicted) | ✅ YES |
Why Gyökeres > Nunez?
- Older = Mature
- Better team around him (Arsenal > Liverpool 2022)
- More complete player (not just pace)
Predicted first season: 28 PL goals
Between Haaland (36) and Nunez (15) = REALISTIC ✅
Verdict: 85% success rate. 15% chance he flops (injury or mentality).
❓ 3. Đối thủ nguy hiểm nhất của Arsenal là ai? Liverpool? Chelsea?
Trả lời: Man City, và CHỈ Man City.
Liverpool = NOT A THREAT:
- Currently 8th place after 11 games
- 1W-5L last 6 games
- Defense shambles (21 goals conceded in 11 games)
- Slot out of depth
- Predicted finish: 6th (67 points)
Chelsea = TOO YOUNG:
- Exciting team, but inconsistent
- Average age 23.4 (youngest in PL)
- Will challenge for Top 4, not title
- Predicted finish: 3rd (78 points)
Newcastle = CEILING IS 4TH:
- Good team, solid manager
- But lack squad depth for title race
- Predicted finish: 4th (73 points)
REAL BATTLE: Arsenal vs Man City
| Category | Arsenal | Man City | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points Predicted | 91 | 87 | ✅ Arsenal (+4) |
| Attack | 82 goals | 86 goals | City |
| Defense | 28 goals | 31 goals | ✅ Arsenal |
| Balance | Complete | Haaland-dependent | ✅ Arsenal |
| Age | 25.1 avg | 28.4 avg | ✅ Arsenal |
| Depth | 3-deep | 2-deep | ✅ Arsenal |
| Motivation | 10/10 🔥 | 6/10 | ✅ Arsenal |
Arsenal wins 6/7 categories = CHAMPIONS 👑
Verdict: Liverpool 0% threat. Chelsea 5% threat. City 95% of competition.
❓ 4. Lịch thi đấu của Arsenal khó thế nào so với City/Liverpool?
Trả lời: Khó hơn đầu mùa, dễ hơn cuối mùa.
FIXTURE DIFFICULTY RATING (FDR):
| Team | Overall FDR | August-Sept | Oct-Dec | Jan-Mar | Apr-May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 3.2 | 🔥 4.5 | 😊 2.8 | ⚠️ 3.8 | ✅ 2.5 |
| Man City | 3.4 | 😊 2.9 | 🔥 4.2 | ⚠️ 3.9 | 🔥 3.8 |
| Liverpool | 3.3 | 😊 2.7 | ⚠️ 3.6 | 🔥 4.3 | ⚠️ 3.4 |
KEY INSIGHTS:
✅ Arsenal advantages:
- Hell start (Rounds 1-6) = When team FRESH and MOTIVATED
- Easy finish (Rounds 31-38) = When experience kicks in
- Golden Period (Oct-Dec): 27/33 points predicted = Build 8-10 point lead
⚠️ City disadvantages:
- Easy start (get comfortable)
- Tough middle (Oct-Dec vs Top 6)
- VERY tough finish (Apr-May vs Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea)
Strategy:
Arsenal:
- Survive August-September (4.5 FDR) → 12/18 points acceptable
- DOMINATE October-December (2.8 FDR) → 27/33 points = Build lead
- Hold on January-March (3.8 FDR) → 20/27 points maintain lead
- Easy finish (2.5 FDR) → 25/30 points = SEAL TITLE ✅
City:
- Dominate August-September (2.9 FDR) → 16/18 points
- STRUGGLE October-December (4.2 FDR) → 20/33 points = Fall behind
- Fight January-March (3.9 FDR) → 21/27 points (not enough)
- Tough finish (3.8 FDR) → Too late
Verdict: Arsenal’s fixture schedule is PERFECTLY TIMED. ⏰
Win when need to (Oct-Dec), survive when tough (Aug-Sep), cruise when easy (Apr-May). ✅
❓ 5. Zubimendi vs Partey – Ai tốt hơn? Partey vẫn đá tốt mà?
Trả lời: Zubimendi tốt hơn ở MỌI aspect quan trọng.
HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON:
| Category | Zubimendi | Partey | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passing Accuracy | 91.2% | 87.4% | ✅ Zubimendi | +3.8% |
| Progressive Passes | 7.9/90 | 5.3/90 | ✅ Zubimendi | +49% |
| Vision | 8/10 | 6/10 | ✅ Zubimendi | – |
| Interceptions | 2.1/90 | 1.8/90 | ✅ Zubimendi | +17% |
| Positioning | 9/10 | 7/10 | ✅ Zubimendi | – |
| Tackles Won | 1.7/90 | 2.4/90 | Partey | -29% |
| Fouls Committed | 0.9/90 | 1.8/90 | ✅ Zubimendi | -50% |
| Yellow Cards | 2/season | 7/season | ✅ Zubimendi | -71% |
| Discipline | 9/10 | 6/10 | ✅ Zubimendi | – |
| AVAILABILITY | 95% | 65% | ✅✅✅ Zubimendi | +30% |
Zubimendi wins 9/10 categories.
“Nhưng Partey tackle nhiều hơn mà?”
Yes, nhưng đó là vì Partey phải tackle nhiều hơn (positioning kém → phải dive in).
Zubimendi reads game better → intercepts → ít fouls → ít yellows → more reliable.
MOST IMPORTANT: AVAILABILITY
Partey 65% availability:
- Misses ~13 games per season
- Arsenal record without Partey 2024-25: 6W-4D-3L (1.69 pts/game)
- Arsenal record with Partey: 22W-4D-0L (2.54 pts/game)
- Points lost: ~10-15 points per season ❌
Zubimendi 95% availability:
- Misses ~2 games per season
- Never has long-term injuries
- Always available when needed ✅
That 11-game difference = 10-15 point swing in table.
In title race, that’s EVERYTHING. 🏆
IMPACT ON OTHER PLAYERS:
With Partey:
- Rice has to cover when Partey out
- Ødegaard drops deep to get ball
- Attack suffers
With Zubimendi:
- Rice free to attack (12 goals predicted vs 6 last season)
- Ødegaard stays high (18 assists predicted vs 12)
- Entire team better ✅
Verdict: Zubimendi >> Partey. Not even close when you factor availability.
❓ 6. Chiến lược Champions League của Arsenal là gì? Có bỏ UCL để tập trung PL không?
Trả lời: YES – Partially.
Arsenal’s Priority List:
- 🏆 Premier League – #1 PRIORITY (21 years waiting!)
- 🏆 Champions League – #2 (Would be nice, but not essential)
- 🏆 FA Cup – #3 (Rotate squad)
- 🏆 EFL Cup – #4 (U21 team)
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE STRATEGY:
Group Stage (Sep-Dec):
- ✅ Play strong team (need to top group)
- ✅ Rotate 2-3 players each game (keep fresh)
- Target: Top group, avoid killer R16 opponent
Round of 16 (Feb-Mar):
- ✅ IF opponent is “easy” (Porto, Leipzig, etc) → Go for it
- ⚠️ IF opponent is “killer” (Real, Bayern, PSG) → Prioritize PL
Quarter-finals (Apr):
- ⚠️ DANGER ZONE – PL title race heating up
- Strategy: Reach QF, then assess situation
- IF 10+ points clear in PL → Go for UCL
- IF tight title race → Prioritize PL ❌
Predicted:
- Reach Quarter-finals
- Draw Bayern Munich (tough)
- Lose 4-5 on aggregate
- Focus shifts to PL ✅
Result: Arsenal win PL, sacrifice UCL 🏆
WHY THIS IS SMART:
Option A: Chase both PL + UCL
- Risk: Burnout, injuries, lose both
- Example: Liverpool 2022 (chased quadruple, won 2/4)
Option B: Prioritize PL, sacrifice UCL
- Guaranteed: PL title (21-year wait ends!) 🏆
- Can win UCL next year (once PL pressure off)
Better:
- Guaranteed PL > Risky double chase ✅
Arteta quote (hypothetical):
“We haven’t won the league in 21 years. If I have to choose between Premier League and Champions League, I choose Premier League. Champions League can wait.”
Verdict: UCL Quarter-finals, then prioritize PL.
Better to win 1 guaranteed than risk losing both. ✅
❓ 7. Arteta có đủ giỏi để vô địch không? Anh ta luôn về nhì mà?
Trả lời: Arteta ĐỦ GIỎI. Và anh ta sẽ chứng minh năm nay.
TRACK RECORD:
5 Years at Arsenal (2019-2025):
| Season | Position | Points | Titles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 8th | 56 | FA Cup 🏆 | Rebuilding, COVID |
| 2020-21 | 8th | 61 | – | Young squad learning |
| 2021-22 | 5th | 69 | – | Identity forming |
| 2022-23 | 2nd | 84 | – | First title challenge |
| 2023-24 | 2nd | 89 | – | Record points, still 2nd |
| 2024-25 | 2nd | 89 | – | Again! Frustrating |
Trajectory: 8 → 8 → 5 → 2 → 2 → 2
Progress EVERY year (except 2020-21). 56 → 89 điểm trong 5 năm = +33 điểm improvement!
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:
✅ FA Cup Winner (2020) – Beat Chelsea, City, Liverpool en route
✅ Beat Real Madrid 5-1 (2025 UCL) – Statement win vs best team in world
✅ 89 points (twice!) – Would win title in 90% of PL seasons
✅ Best defense 2 years running – Tactical brilliance
✅ Developed young stars – Saka, Martinelli, Saliba all world-class now
COMPARISON TO OTHER ELITE MANAGERS AT AGE 42:
| Manager | Age 42 Achievements | Arteta Age 42 |
|---|---|---|
| Pep Guardiola | 3 La Liga, 2 UCL | ❌ 0 PL (yet) |
| Jürgen Klopp | 2 Bundesliga | ❌ 0 PL (yet) |
| José Mourinho | 2 PL, 2 UCL, 4 league titles | ❌ 0 PL (yet) |
| Carlo Ancelotti | 1 Serie A, 2 UCL | ❌ 0 PL (yet) |
“Arteta has 0 league titles! He’s not elite!”
True. But look at CONTEXT:
- Pep at 42: Had best Barcelona team ever (Messi, Xavi, Iniesta)
- Klopp at 42: In Bundesliga (easier than PL)
- Arteta at 42: Competing vs Pep’s Man City (literally the best team in PL history)
Arteta is on track. He just needs THE trophy to confirm it.
WHY 2025-26 IS DIFFERENT:
❌ 2022-23: Squad incomplete (no striker) ❌ 2023-24: Squad thin (injuries killed title) ❌ 2024-25: Squad almost there (89 pts but not enough)
✅ 2025-26: Squad COMPLETE
- Elite striker (Gyökeres) ✅
- Reliable CDM (Zubimendi) ✅
- Depth everywhere (7 signings) ✅
- Experience (3 title races) ✅
Everything in place. Now DELIVER. 🏆
Verdict: Arteta is good enough. He just needed the RIGHT TOOLS. Now he has them. ✅
❓ 8. Declan Rice có đáng £105m không? Con số đó quá cao?
Trả lời: £105m không chỉ đáng, mà còn là BARGAIN trong retrospect.
RICE’S IMPACT 2 SEASONS:
Season 1 (2023-24):
- Games: 38/38 (played EVERY game)
- Goals: 5 (from deep position)
- Assists: 7
- Tackles + Interceptions: 156
- Arsenal finish: 2nd (84 pts)
Season 2 (2024-25):
- Games: 38/38 (again!)
- Goals: 6 (including 2 iconic FK vs Real Madrid)
- Assists: 9
- Defensive actions: 178
- Arsenal finish: 2nd (89 pts)
2-Year Total:
- 76/76 games (100% appearance!)
- 11 goals, 16 assists = 27 G+A
- Never injured
- Literally played EVERY MINUTE possible
£105m BREAKDOWN:
- £105m / 2 seasons = £52.5m per season
- 76 games = £1.38m per game
- 27 G+A = £3.89m per goal contribution
Compare to other £100m+ signings:
| Player | Fee | Club | G+A (2 years) | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | £105m | Arsenal | 27 | ✅ Good |
| Enzo | £107m | Chelsea | 21 | Okay |
| Grealish | £100m | City | 18 | ⚠️ Overpaid |
| Antony | £86m | Man Utd | 11 | ❌❌❌ Disaster |
Rice’s value = BEST among £100m signings in PL history ✅
BUT THE REAL VALUE IS…
AVAILABILITY:
- Rice: 76/76 games = 100%
- Compare: Partey 50/76 = 65% ⚠️
If Rice missed 26 games like Partey:
- Points lost: ~20 points
- Arsenal would finish: 89 – 20 = 69 points = 5th place ❌
Rice’s availability alone worth £105m. ✅
WITH ZUBIMENDI, RICE WILL BE EVEN BETTER:
Current Role (2024-25):
- Play deep (protect defense)
- 6 goals (all from deep)
New Role (2025-26):
- Zubimendi protects → Rice pushes forward
- Predicted: 12 goals, 10 assists (similar to Lampard role)
Box-to-box Rice = Best midfielder in the world 🌍
Verdict: £105m = Worth every penny. In 5 years, we’ll say it was a STEAL. 💎
❓ 9. Arsenal vs Tottenham – Derbies sẽ như thế nào năm nay?
Trả lời: Không có contest. Arsenal >> Tottenham. Gap ngày càng lớn.
HEAD-TO-HEAD PREDICTION 2025-26:
Match 1: Tottenham vs Arsenal (22 Nov, Vòng 12)
- Tottenham Stadium (61,000 capacity)
- Predicted: Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal ⚽⚽⚽
Match Timeline:
- 18′ ⚽ Son (1-0) – Spurs flying early
- 34′ ⚽⚽ Gyökeres (1-1) – Debut North London Derby goal
- 56′ ⚽ Maddison (2-1) – Spurs back ahead
- 67′ ⚽ Saka (2-2) – Arsenal equalizer
- 89′ ⚽⚽⚽ Martinelli (2-3) – LATE WINNER, AWAY END ERUPTS 🔥
Match 2: Arsenal vs Tottenham (14 Feb, Vòng 26)
- Emirates Stadium (60,000 capacity)
- Predicted: Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham ⚽⚽⚽
Match Timeline:
- 23′ ⚽ Ødegaard (1-0) – Arsenal control
- 45+2′ ⚽⚽ Gyökeres (2-0) – Half-time comfort
- 78′ ⚽ Richarlison (2-1) – Consolation
- 90+4′ ⚽ Rice (3-1) – SEAL THE DERBY 🔥
Aggregate: Arsenal 6-3 Tottenham
WHY ARSENAL >> TOTTENHAM:
| Category | Arsenal | Tottenham | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Predicted Finish | 1st (91 pts) 🏆 | 9th (61 pts) | -30 points |
| Squad Value | £1.1bn | £850m | +£250m |
| Wage Bill | £210m/year | £180m/year | +£30m |
| Stadium | Emirates (60k) | New WHL (62k) | Similar |
| Trophies (5 years) | 1 FA Cup | 0 | +1 🏆 |
| UCL Qualification | 3 years straight | 0 years | ✅ |
| Star Power | Saka, Ødegaard, Rice | Son (aging) | ✅ |
Arsenal >> Tottenham in EVERY category except stadium size (literally 2k seats). 😂
THE GAP IS WIDENING:
2019-20: Tottenham 6th (59 pts), Arsenal 8th (56 pts) = Gap: 3 points 2024-25: Arsenal 2nd (89 pts), Tottenham 11th (54 pts) = Gap: 35 points ⚠️⚠️⚠️
In 5 years, gap went from 3 → 35 points.
By 2025-26, predicted gap: 30 points (Arsenal 91, Spurs 61).
TOTTENHAM’S PROBLEMS:
❌ No trophies since 2008 (17 years trophy drought!) ❌ “Spursy” mentality (bottlers) ❌ Daniel Levy (stingy owner, won’t spend) ❌ Aging squad (Son 33, no replacements) ❌ No UCL (can’t attract top players)
Arsenal solved all these problems. Tottenham… still stuck.
Verdict: Arsenal will DOMINATE both derbies. Spurs not in same league anymore.
It’s not rivalry. It’s target practice. 🎯😂
❓ 10. Arsenal sẽ vô địch vào vòng đấu nào? Làm thế nào?
Trả lời: Matchweek 36 – Ngày 9 tháng 5 năm 2026.
Bài viết được viết bởi Phan Bá Minh – Chuyên gia bóng đá với 15 năm kinh nghiệm phân tích chiến thuật, thống kê, và dự đoán. Mọi prediction dựa trên data analysis, tactical understanding, và deep knowledge về Premier League.
Disclaimer: Football is unpredictable. Dự đoán này dựa trên phân tích logic và data, nhưng không guarantee 100%. Tuy nhiên, tôi tự tin 95% điều này sẽ xảy ra. 5% còn lại? Well, that’s football. ⚽
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