Few predicted that Arsenal would still be in first place after the most recent international break, yet here we are, and the most recent Power Rankings show exactly how amazing the Gunners have been.
Arsenal’s victory over Wolves in the penultimate matchweek of the season gave the north London team a five-point lead going into the 2022 FIFA World Cup break, and players like Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka were heading to Qatar for the sport’s biggest event.
After the first international break, many expected Arsenal to falter. To their surprise, however, the Mikel Arteta winning machine continued to roll along, with the Gunners’ lone league setback coming in the form of a 1-1 draw against Southampton.
