Arsenal's Premier League title hopes suffered a massive blow on Saturday, stunned 2-1 at home by Bournemouth. The shock result leaves Mikel Arteta's Gunners with 70 points from 32 matches, a tally that historically makes the final stretch an uphill battle.

With just six games remaining, the numbers paint a challenging picture. The average points total for a champion at this stage over the years is 74, putting Arsenal four points off that pace. History shows that only three teams in the last 22 seasons have lifted the trophy with 70 points or fewer after 32 games: Manchester United in 2011, Manchester City in 2014, and the fairy-tale Leicester City side in 2016.

While the recent defeat is a setback, there is a glimmer of historical hope for Arsenal fans. The current squad actually has more points now than the legendary 'Invincibles' did at the same stage in their 2001-02 title-winning campaign (69 points) and the 1997-98 double-winning side (66 points). The race is far from over, but the margin for error has completely vanished. Every match is now a final as Arsenal looks to defy the odds and reclaim Premier League glory.