Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard has called for focus from his teammates after a damaging 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa on April 13, 2026, severely dented their Premier League title ambitions. The loss left Arsenal two points behind leaders Manchester City, who have a game in hand.
Speaking after the match, Trossard acknowledged the team was feeling the physical strain of a long season but insisted there was no time for excuses. "We know what we have to do," he was quoted as saying. "It's a tough moment, but we have to stick together and respond."
The result marked a significant shift in the title race, with Manchester City now in the driving seat. Arsenal's remaining fixtures include tough away matches, increasing the pressure to win their final games. Manager Mikel Arteta described the performance as "not good enough" and said his team must improve immediately.
With only a handful of matches remaining in the 2025-26 season, Arsenal's fate is no longer in their own hands. They require Manchester City to drop points while winning all of their own remaining games to have any chance of securing the league title.
