So Close Yet So Far: Arsenal’s Trophy Drought Continues

Last weekend, in the 2025/26EFLCup final, Arsenal suffered a 0-2 defeat to Manchester City, falling short of the title.

According to post-match statistics, Arsenal have played a total of 50 matches across all competitions this season. Their defeat to Man City in the EFL Cup final marked their fourth loss of the campaign, with an overall record of 38 wins, 8 draws and 4 defeats, maintaining an impressive win rate of 76%.

Arsenal’s four losses this season are as follows: their first defeat came in the 3rd round of the Premier League with a 0-1 away loss to Liverpool. The second was a 1-2 last-gasp away defeat to Aston Villa in the 12th round of the Premier League. The third loss was a 2-3 home defeat to Manchester United in the 23rd round of the Premier League, which was also Arsenal’s first home defeat of the season. The fourth setback was the 0-2 loss to ManchesterCity in the EFL Cup, ending the Gunners’ quadruple hopes.