Arsenal finding wins without style: 'Extra belief' after title, concerning, or both?

Arsenal’s Premier League title win was followed by signs of a possible drop in attacking sharpness, even as results stay strong. After an unflattering Brighton defeat, the Gunners recorded a 2-1 win over Leeds and a 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest, where Noni Madueke said the team has “extra belief” when it’s not at its best. Through seven league games in the 2026-27 stretch described, Arsenal sit 6-0-1, with 11 goals for and six conceded. However, expected goals figures show fewer goals and higher defensive workload risk in open play, alongside shots and corners metrics that differ from last season. The piece cites absences and replacement changes as possible explanations.