A high win percentage is impressive on paper but ultimately football is judged by trophies not metrics.
The 64% win rate achieved by Wenger’s side in 2003/04 resulted in one of the greatest achievements in English football history, the Arsenal Invincibles season, where the team won the league without losing a single match. That success is what defines that team not just the percentage.
By comparison, the current numbers under Arteta are strong statistically but statistics alone do not change the overall assessment if they are not accompanied by major silverware. In elite football, results are ultimately measured by what a team wins.
This perspective aligns with a well known philosophy expressed by Mourinho during his time at Porto: he would rather win with less possession than dominate possession and still lose. The principle is simple, effectiveness matters more than style or numbers.
At the other 4 clubs with similarly high standards in the league extended periods without major silverware often bring significant scrutiny and possibly sacking.
So while the win rate is a positive indicator but for a club of Arsenal’s stature, the ultimate benchmark must still be winning major trophies.
Considering the level of investment in the squad and the length of time Arteta has been in charge, it is understandable that people feel expectations should center on major trophies not only progress indicators such as win percentage.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal this season currently have the highest win percentage in all competitions of any previous Gunners side in the Premier League era.
The Invincibles ended with a 64% win percentage in 2003/04.
Arsenal in 2025/26 are currently on a 76% win rate.
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Red card. No complaints. Sums up the day. Embarrassing shambles performance from Arsenal. Jason Ayto is watching from the directors box his genius move of signing nobody in January.
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Arsenal attacking stats have really shocked me ✅
1. Ranked 18th for total shots taken 😲
2. 16th for shots taken inside the box
3. 10th for shots on target
4. 7th for big chances
5. 16th for xG 😲
The reason i am slightly worried about going double arsenal attack