The four stats to scare Arsenal fans after Wolves humiliation and huge title twist

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Arsenal showed signs of throwing away the Premier League title again after drawing 2-2 with Wolves

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta

Arsenal suffered yet another Premier League title blow after throwing away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Wolves in a dramatic match on Wednesday night.

It’s rare to see a top vs bottom clash live up to the drama, but this one checked every box. Here’s a breakdown of all the stats and the current state of play...

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A night of firsts

• The ultimate comeback: This was the first time in Premier League history that the team starting the day in 20th place avoided defeat against the 1st-place team after trailing by 2+ goals.
• Wolves’ resilience: Heading into the match, Wolves had lost 31 consecutive home games in which they trailed by two or more goals. Their last successful fightback from that position at Molineux was the famous 3-2 win over Manchester City in December 2019.
• Arsenal’s misery: The Gunners saw an incredible 18-game winning streak (in away games where they led by 2+ goals) snapped. You have to go back to April 2023 at West Ham to find the last time they blinked with a two-goal cushion on the road.

Arsenal's 'winning position' problem

While Arsenal remain top of the table, a worrying trend is emerging in 2026. They are beginning to look a bit "leggy" when it comes to closing out games.

Mikel Arteta’s side has now failed to win from a leading position in three of their last five league matches (W2, D2, L1), including the recent 1-1 draw at Brentford.

Match recap

• Arsenal scorers: Bukayo Saka (5') and Piero Hincapie (56') put Arsenal in total control.
• The comeback: Hugo Bueno (61') sparked life into Molineux before a chaotic 94th-minute equaliser involving debutant Tom Edozie.
• The fallout: Arsenal’s lead at the top is now just five points over Manchester City, but City have a game in hand.

With the North London Derby against Spurs coming up this Sunday, the pressure has ramped up significantly.

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