Supercomputer now gives very interesting verdict over Arsenal’s Premier League title chances

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Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes have taken a huge hit over the last month, after a dismal run of form.

Mikel Arteta’s side have not won any of their last four Premier League games since a victory over Southampton in early October, and are now nine points behind Liverpool.

Many have questioned Arsenal’s title credentials, with a 1-1 draw at Chelsea failing to convince their critics that they have what it takes to close such a big gap over the course of the season.

Statisticians at Opta have now run simulations over the possible outcomes of the title race, and whilst Arsenal are not certainly out of it, their chances have dramatically fallen in recent months.

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Opta reveals Arsenal’s title chances have fallen

At the start of the season, Opta rated Arsenal’s title chances at 12.2%, with Manchester City the clear favourites ahead of the Gunners.

However, with Arsenal picking up 19 points from 11 games, these chances have now dropped to just 5%.

Liverpool are now out in front as the clear favourites, with their chances rated at 60.3%, whilst Man City’s own dismal run has left them behind at 34.3%.

Chelsea’s strong start means they are now above Arsenal on goal difference, but their chances have been rated at just 0.3%.

Arsenal have positive fixture run to reignite title challenge

Arsenal have suffered several key injuries, have had three red cards, and an incredibly challenging fixture schedule.

Arteta’s side have already played away at Tottenham Hotspur, Man City, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Chelsea, with just one defeat in these games.

With Martin Odegaard returning to shine against Chelsea, Arsenal will hope that their upcoming schedule, which sees them mostly play in London in December, will give them the platform to put a run of wins together to get them back on track.

If Arsenal fall further behind Liverpool, then the gap may become too big to close over the course of the season, but as things stand, they cannot yet be ruled out of the race entirely, with 27 games remaining in the campaign.