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Arsenal have been nominated for the Men’s Club of the Year award, a recognition that cements the London side’s definitive transformation into a dominant force in international football.
The nomination recognises the consistency of a competitive structure that has successfully combined tactical solidity, decisiveness at crucial moments and sustained growth at the very highest level.
Under the management of Mikel Arteta, the club enjoyed a historic season that restored the ‘Gunners’ to the throne of English football and placed them at the very top of the European stage.
We take a look at the trophies, statistical records and key milestones that justify the London side’s inclusion amongst the award contenders.
Season highlights and achievements
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Premier League champions: They clinched the league title, ending a 20-year drought — their first since the ‘Invincibles’ of 2003–04 — after amassing 89 points and securing the trophy on the penultimate matchday.
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UEFA Champions League runners-up: They enjoyed a brilliant European campaign, knocking out some of the continent’s giants on their way to the final in Munich, where they lost narrowly (2-1) to Paris Saint-Germain.
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All-time record for wins: Recorded 28 victories in a single Premier League season, surpassing the club’s best tally in the competition’s modern era.
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Record-breaking defensive solidity: They established themselves as the most impenetrable defence in Europe, conceding just 29 goals in 38 league matches and keeping 18 clean sheets.
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Unbeaten against the ‘Big Six’: They maintained a flawless record in the most high-stakes fixtures in English football, finishing the season without a single defeat against Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham (6 wins and 4 draws).
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Historic set-piece effectiveness: They led the five major European leagues with 22 goals scored from set-pieces (corners and indirect free-kicks).
Trophy: Premier League
