Arsenal top the Premier League after 10 games with 27 points, exceeding the average 23 points for champions. Only four teams have earned more points at this stage, all winning the title. However, the two previous sides with exactly 27 points failed to win, including Arsenal in 2022-23. Historically, the leaders have won the title in 15 of 34 seasons.
Brighton sit second on 21 points, with hope as teams on 21 points or fewer have won 14 times. Yet, the second-placed team has won only once in 18 seasons, except Manchester City in 2022-23. The fewest points for a champion is 18, so Manchester City (21) and Liverpool (18) remain contenders.
Arsenal lead by five points, less than the six points teams have overcome to win, like Manchester United in 2002-03. Recent trends favor the top team, who have won the title in the past two seasons.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing