Arsenal Hits 100 Goals Milestone
Arsenal hit a milestone with 100 goals across all competitions this season, placing them third in Europe behind Bayern Munich and Barcelona. The club also celebrated five wins at the London Football Awards, including Manager of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year. This goal-scoring prowess reinforces their position as serious title contenders.
The milestone 100th goal of the 2023/24 season was scored by Leandro Trossard in a dominant 5-0 victory over Chelsea in April. This achievement marked the 23rd time in the club's history that they have scored 100 or more goals in a single season. The century of goals was spread across four competitions: 82 in the Premier League, 19 in the Champions League, two in the League Cup, and one in the Community Shield. At that point in the season, Bukayo Saka was the team's top scorer with 18 goals, closely followed by Leandro Trossard with 15. At the 2024 London Football Awards, summer signing Declan Rice was named Premier League Player of the Year for his transformative impact in midfield. Rice contributed seven goals and eight assists in the Premier League during his debut season. Despite Mikel Arteta's nomination for Manager of the Year, the award was won by Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou. Similarly, the Goalkeeper of the Year award went to Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham. By early March 2024, Arsenal were positioned third in a tight Premier League title race, with 58 points, just one point behind Manchester City and two behind leaders Liverpool, highlighting their status as genuine contenders. Bukayo Saka had a standout individual season, contributing a combined 34 goals and assists across all competitions, with 20 goals and 14 assists to his name. This solidified his position as one of the most productive attacking players in Europe. The club's record-breaking 2023-24 campaign saw them score a total of 91 goals in the Premier League, their highest ever in the competition. They also finished with their best-ever goal difference of +62 in the league's history. The formidable season was built on a strong defense as well, conceding only 29 goals in the Premier League, the best defensive record in the league and the club's best for 20 years.
