Arsenal's Premier League title hopes remain intact, despite Jurgen Klopp's criticism of VAR after Germany's World Cup exit. Klopp questioned the consistency of VAR decisions, referencing Arsenal's effectiveness from set pieces.

What happened?

Germany's World Cup exit sparked a wave of criticism, with Klopp leading the backlash against VAR. The former Liverpool manager pointed to Arsenal's set piece goals, suggesting that similar incidents would have been ruled out if the same standards were applied.

Why it matters for Arsenal

Arsenal's set piece effectiveness has been a key factor in their Premier League success, with 60% of their goals coming from such situations. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 1st in Premier League, 85 pts | | Goals This Season | 71 scored, 27 conceded |

Recent form

Arsenal's recent form has been impressive, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games, and they remain unbeaten in their last 5 matches. Their top scorer, V. Gyökeres, has netted 14 goals in 36 appearances.

Current context

As of June 30, 2026, Arsenal sits 7 points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, with a recent form of WWWWW. Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint Germain on May 30, 2026.