This season for Arsenal has felt like an emotional rollercoaster, and Bangladesh Cricket Live regrets that their steep decline came at the worst possible time—right at the end. Just last weekend, Arsenal’s away loss to Nottingham Forest officially handed the Premier League title to Manchester City. While Arsenal struggled with just a handful of wins in their final eight matches, City surged ahead with unstoppable momentum. The final outcome, then, came as little surprise.

Arsenal led the Premier League table for an astonishing 248 days, the most ever without winning the title. The heartbreak is real, yet fans can still cherish the dream that lasted nearly an entire season. Considering the Gunners only finished fifth last season, and their primary goal this year was simply to secure a top-four spot, this campaign, in many ways, can still be deemed a success.

But according to Bangladesh Cricket Live, Arsenal’s ultimate downfall boiled down to an over-reliance on key players. Gabriel Jesus was a crucial starter before suffering a knee injury during the World Cup group stage, which sidelined him for nearly three months. Meanwhile, form dropped off for vital midfielders like Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey late in the campaign. January signings Leandro Trossard and Jorginho provided short-term boosts, but it wasn’t enough to sustain the title charge. That said, Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard rose to become two of the league’s most influential players.

Saka, a major factor in England’s run to the World Cup semifinals, has shown visible fatigue in recent weeks. In contrast, Ødegaard benefited from Norway’s absence at the World Cup, much like Man City striker Erling Haaland. Saka recently admitted to feeling exhausted, saying he just wanted to finish the season and sleep through the summer.

Bangladesh Cricket Live highlights a stark contrast with Manchester City: their most-used outfield player was Rodri, yet they’ve managed squad rotation far more effectively. Despite competing on multiple fronts—including the FA Cup and Champions League—City’s depth allowed them to remain sharp and dominant. De Bruyne and Haaland, for example, logged fewer minutes than most of Arsenal’s key starters.

Arsenal, on the other hand, suffered from a thinner bench. Injuries to Takehiro Tomiyasu and the loan of Cédric forced Mikel Arteta to shift Ben White out of his natural role. Rob Holding, who was called upon to fill in at center-back, ultimately fell short of expectations. Many believe that had William Saliba remained healthy, Arsenal might not have faltered. Still, even with Saliba fit, the defense showed vulnerabilities during the latter half of the season.

In the end, while Arsenal didn’t go the distance, they won respect. No one predicted they would go toe-to-toe with a juggernaut like City. But the message is clear: targeted summer reinforcements are a must if the Gunners hope to lift the trophy next time around.