As Liverpool close in on clinching the Premier League title before the end of April, Arsenal fans are left wondering what might have been. look back at five key matches that ultimately cost the Gunners their shot at the title this season.

1. Arsenal 1-1 Brighton (31 August 2024)

A promising start unraveled after Declan Rice was sent off for a needless second yellow card, leading to Brighton’s second-half equalizer. Arsenal’s discipline has been a season-long issue, topping the league with five red cards and drawing nine matches from winning positions — the most since 2008.

2. Bournemouth 2-0 Arsenal (19 October 2024)

Another costly dismissal, this time William Saliba, left Arsenal vulnerable as Bournemouth netted twice late on. Missing star winger Bukayo Saka due to injury, the Gunners suffered their first league loss, beginning a stretch of inconsistent form.

3. Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal (2 November 2024)

Facing a struggling Newcastle side, Arsenal failed to rise to the occasion. A solitary strike from Alexander Isak handed the Magpies victory and allowed Liverpool to extend their lead to eight points.

4. Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa (18 January 2025)

After going 2-0 up, Arsenal collapsed, conceding two quick goals and having a potential winner from Kai Havertz disallowed for handball. The result kept them at arm’s length in the title race, missing a key opportunity to close the gap.

5. Arsenal 0-1 West Ham (22 February 2025)

Arguably the most damaging defeat, Arsenal failed to capitalize on Liverpool’s upcoming tough fixture list. A second-half red card for Myles Lewis-Skelly compounded their problems, and with five draws in the following eight matches, their title hopes faded.