If things weren't bad enough for Arsenal supporters after their 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Sunday that virtually handed the Premier League title to Manchester City, then a new statistic won't offer much condolence.
The Gunners had hoped to end their near 20-year wait for a Premier League crown, with their young stars thriving under Mikel Arteta's guidance, but fell off during a crunch period in the season.
They sit four points behind Pep Guardiola's Manchester City who have a game in-hand and show no signs of slipping up in their bid for a third consecutive Premier League title.
Arsenal had beaten all previously-held expectations before the season began and it has been revealed that the Gunners have led for 93 per cent of the Premier League season, according to Sportbible.
That sets a new record for the longest amount of time that a team has sat at the top of the English top-flight standings without going on to win the league.
Rival supporters mocked the Gunners for their latest achievement that has seen them miss out on a fourth English top-flight title.
One comment poked fun at Arsenal, posting online: 'Proof they are the original bottle jobbers.'
Another added: 'Don't get me wrong, I hate man city, but this is one of the funniest bottle jobs ever.'
The Gunners have broken their own previously held record that saw them lead for 71 per cent of their 2002/03 campaign as Arsene Wenger's side were overtaken by Manchester United in the latter stages of the season.
United went on to win the Premier League with a five point difference as Arsenal had to accept a second-place finish.
They unsurprisingly also hold the third-place record for the same stat having enjoyed over half the season on top before again being pipped by United.
Liverpool have in more recent times suffered a similar fate with Manchester City beating them to the Premier League crown by just a single point after leading for 51 per cent of the season.
Arsenal round off the unfortunate top five standings after slumping to a fourth-placed finish in 2014 despite spending 48 per cent of the season atop the Premier League tree.
Lifelong Arsenal supporter Piers Morgan reacted to Arsenal's capitulation by slamming his team for 'bottling' the chance to become English champions.
The club's place in next season's Champions League has been confirmed and it will be important to finish the season strongly to instil confidence in a new Premier League push next season.
However, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard cut a dejected figure on Sunday as he admitted the squad has 'no hope' left following a recent bad run of results.
Arsenal will play relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest and Wolves during their final two games this season.
gyles45
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Well you not in great form either 🫠
Agreed 🤝
gyles45
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We got what we needed for a long time that is the champions league spot though aiming at the title was good
No one is doubting that but don't tell me you are happy and aren't disappointed after losing the title race 👍
Vicsam006
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You bottle your only hope of winning a title after almost 20 years while exiting all cup competitions early while also staying on top for almost the entire season and you say you're happy? Certainly not for the other arsenal fans and certainly not for' YOU' ,stop lying !!! United had a better season than you (UCL qualification included if sealed ),other football fans would agree I don't know what you're really arguing about
We got what we needed for a long time that is the champions league spot though aiming at the title was good
Vicsam006
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You bottle your only hope of winning a title after almost 20 years while exiting all cup competitions early while also staying on top for almost the entire season and you say you're happy? Certainly not for the other arsenal fans and certainly not for' YOU' ,stop lying !!! United had a better season than you (UCL qualification included if sealed ),other football fans would agree I don't know what you're really arguing about
Well you not in great form either 🫠
gyles45
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Arsenal had a very great season getting into the champions league with a lot of points gap from Man U and it’s been long that happened 🫣 so it’s a happy season for us and don’t be delusional
You bottle your only hope of winning a title after almost 20 years while exiting all cup competitions early while also staying on top for almost the entire season and you say you're happy? Certainly not for the other arsenal fans and certainly not for' YOU' ,stop lying !!! United had a better season than you (UCL qualification included if sealed ),other football fans would agree I don't know what you're really arguing about
Raedksy
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So how many teams have won the league in the last 6 years?
Vicsam006
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If they seal the top 4 which I believe they will ,they had a better season than you,stop crying about it you bottle jobs 🙏
Arsenal had a very great season getting into the champions league with a lot of points gap from Man U and it’s been long that happened 🫣 so it’s a happy season for us and don’t be delusional
gyles45
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You clearly struggling for top 4 and have a bad stat against top6 teams and won a seven up trophy 🤡
If they seal the top 4 which I believe they will ,they had a better season than you,stop crying about it you bottle jobs 🙏
yohdiklu
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man utd have a better season than Arsenal
At the beginning of the season, Man Utd were in turmoil followed by their worst ever finish in PL the previous season. Then they horribly lost the 1st 2 matches. Also considering it's ETH's 1st season and Arteta's 3rd, I'd say Man Utd will be the happier lot with a CL spot. Remember that Arteta finished 8th and 5th in his 1st 2 seasons. With 2-3 decent signings, I'd say Man Utd will definitely surpass Arsenal next season.
thisishayzed
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Arsenal fans this season thought they have improved. By next season, they will be in the mid table again
let's see who will top who next season between Liverpool and Arsenal
thisishayzed
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man utd have a better season than Arsenal
Damn 🙄... Man United 😂😂😂😂
Vicsam006
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Nope,it's facts and you know it
You clearly struggling for top 4 and have a bad stat against top6 teams and won a seven up trophy 🤡
gyles45
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Saying rubbish
Nope,it's facts and you know it
gyles45
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break the bank and sign harry Kane instead of Rice don't be stupid our problem is No9 we contribute chances but we don't score for sure sale off Jesus and sign Kane for 3 seasons
You think Harry kane will come to assnal[Crylaugh]
jigasmg
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Arsenal fans this season thought they have improved. By next season, they will be in the mid table again
By the looks of it it might be Liverpool that would be relegated
nipabclpyz
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Arteta has begun fooling us you let Carling cup,AF , Europa promising us but you stick on premier league now is taken but now changing your words champion league place let's see next season what you are going to Tell us you begun fooling like Wenger oh sorry like father like son but time no time to fool around we shall burn your house you joke with us rubbish
what are you saying bro....are you really an arsenal fan?I'm not sure bro...with what you just said here.
Bisdkmt
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Arteta has begun fooling us you let Carling cup,AF , Europa promising us but you stick on premier league now is taken but now changing your words champion league place let's see next season what you are going to Tell us you begun fooling like Wenger oh sorry like father like son but time no time to fool around we shall burn your house you joke with us rubbish
Bisdkmt
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break the bank and sign harry Kane instead of Rice don't be stupid our problem is No9 we contribute chances but we don't score for sure sale off Jesus and sign Kane for 3 seasons
Vicsam006
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man utd have a better season than Arsenal
Saying rubbish
Haebkmou
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Very Much bad feeling for Arsenal. It's very much heartbreaking 💔 😢 😪 😔 😭 😞 💔 that they were top almost for all the season, but suddenly lost the Tittle this type of thing rarely happens for leader, and that has occurred with Arsenal, but no worries, they were not the favorite to win the league but they fought this season really well in this decade they might win also but they have played tremendously well and keep this at up front tittles are just the illusion the actually is the play which 1 teams shows there performance and fans enjoyment is the real wealth of football ⚽️.
no ambition club go grow some back bone
Haebkmou
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🔴⚪️Without you none of this would have even been possible this season boss. We go again next season, stronger & better than ever before. Arsenal🔴❤️❤️
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🤣🤣🤣😂your club dont have any ambition run out of bullet when it never needed and when it need a water gun your side have #stupidclub
Cinbiopyz
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Iam a city fan but still sad that arsenal fought for very long and they lost 😥
hiyabmnstu
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aterta is very useless coach have I ever see in life u surb two of midfielder at once and produce one player hw e can work is not leaning is mistake since last season
yitacdpruy
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Arteta sell the to Brighton because you can't sub all the two holding midfielders the same time and I didn't see trossard playing in the middle of the field
Losablruz
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man utd have a better season than Arsenal
TheOddOne
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Arsenal fans this season thought they have improved. By next season, they will be in the mid table again
Yawoozo
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How can you sit home and lose to Brighton. A team that lost 5:1 to Everton… what a disgrace and embarrassment
wiwcelrtuz
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I pity arsenal supporters
cadacdkouz
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This last collapse in the season is difficult to swallow. But at least we can celebrate being runners up and and in champions league. Cheer up guys
1broh
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🔴⚪️Without you none of this would have even been possible this season boss. We go again next season, stronger & better than ever before. Arsenal🔴❤️❤️
Citmntuz
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Very Much bad feeling for Arsenal. It's very much heartbreaking 💔 😢 😪 😔 😭 😞 💔 that they were top almost for all the season, but suddenly lost the Tittle this type of thing rarely happens for leader, and that has occurred with Arsenal, but no worries, they were not the favorite to win the league but they fought this season really well in this decade they might win also but they have played tremendously well and keep this at up front tittles are just the illusion the actually is the play which 1 teams shows there performance and fans enjoyment is the real wealth of football ⚽️.
TheFutBolFan007
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Arsenal got trained by Barcelona how to bottle 🍼
maueilps
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let them mock but I see progress from were they were last season
luoclnpu
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I really feel for Arsenal..... wouldn't have laugh at them so hard if I didn't know that Piers Morgan is a fan with his big mouth.
chikondingulube
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Because they mocked others when on top, but it's a known story they always finish poorly