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Arsenal’s Entitlement Era: Blame, Bitterness, and Liverpool’s Trophy They Never Touched

As Liverpool stand on the brink of a historic 20th league title—one that would wrap up the Premier League with four games to spare should they beat Spurs on Sunday—the familiar grumbles from North London have reached an almost delusional level. Arsenal fans, once again, find themselves playing the role of nearly men, and rather than facing up to the uncomfortable truth of finishing second again, they’ve opted for the greatest hits of denial: refereeing conspiracies, fixture complaints, injuries that all clubs encounter, and the ever-bizarre obsession with Liverpool.

This would mark the ninth time Arsenal have finished as runners-up in the Premier League era—an astonishingly consistent return for a club that’s so often allergic to trophies. But in this current run-in, the bitterness has boiled over to incredible levels. For a fanbase that prides itself on class and history, there’s an alarming lack of humility when the table doesn’t reflect their narrative.

The PGMOL Plot That Never Was

If you’ve spent more than five minutes in Arsenal Twitter’s echo chamber lately, you’d think Howard Webb personally intervenes every weekend to keep the Gunners trophy-less. Amongst the propaganda, there’s apparently a laundry list of perceived injustices—but none quite enough to justify the reality: Arsenal have dropped points when it mattered most. Again. This is not a new story or tale, but a common reality that is rolled out throughout each and every season under the watch of Mikel Arteta.

Blaming the PGMOL has become a weekly tradition, despite Arsenal having received a favourable VAR call or two themselves. The truth is that conspiracies are easier to digest than accepting the occasional tactical blunder or attacking no-show. The alternative is admitting that Liverpool, despite injuries, transition, and a managerial farewell tour, simply outperformed them. The hours that were spent on the Arsenal training ground perfecting set pieces may well have garnered some success, yet it is surely detrimental when building a fluid side to win major trophies.

Liverpool Did the Talking With Points, Not Posts

While Arteta’s men have impressed in spells, the table doesn’t lie. Liverpool have led the way in consistency, mental fortitude, and—when needed—sheer grit. This is a team that lost their world-famous manager last summer, reshaped the entire executive level, weathered a transition of styles and stewardship, and still might lift the title with four games to spare.

Arsenal’s response to pressure? A flurry of post-match pressers where Arteta bemoaned, well, anything but his own decisions. Meanwhile, Liverpool—despite being told they were “in decline” by rival fans—has stitched together one of the most balanced and dynamic campaigns of the modern era, all while navigating a managerial succession in real-time.

And for all the chatter about officiating and favouritism, Liverpool’s lead at the top is earned—not handed. It’s built on late winners, squad depth, and a refusal to cave under pressure. That, not Twitter trends or ‘what if’ scenarios, is what titles are made of.

Arteta’s Billion-Pound Bridesmaids

If spending were a trophy, Arsenal would have at least three open-top parades by now. Since taking charge, Mikel Arteta has been handed nearly £800 million to shape his squad. That’s not just investment—that’s transformative backing. Yet here we are, with another second-place medal likely to be polished for the Emirates cabinet of moral victories.

Declan Rice, £105m. Kai Havertz, £65m. Benjamin White, £50m. That’s just the start. The Gunners have built a talented team, no doubt—but there’s a difference between assembling quality and delivering under pressure. Arsenal are great when it’s flowing. Liverpool are great when it’s chaos. That’s the gap.

And when that difference plays out over 38 games, it tends to show up in the table—no matter how many graphics are posted to convince you otherwise.

Final Thought:

So if Liverpool do wrap it up against Spurs at Anfield this weekend, don’t expect apologies from Arsenal fans. Expect more conspiracies, more victimhood, and more coping. But remember this: titles aren’t awarded by sympathy or social media pressure—they’re earned over the long haul. And Liverpool? They’ve simply earned it.