Critics mock Arsenal, Europe's allegedly top team, as they sit 12th in UEFA's standings below MAN UTD
🔥 Laughing Stocks: Arsenal's Fans Can't Contain The Laughter After Uefa Ranks Them Below Man Utd
The jibes are flying as fans chuckle at Arsenal's misfortune, with Uefa placing them behind their rivals Manchester United in the coach rankings.
The Gunners failed to clinch silverware for the third season straight while the Red Devils endured their worst campaign in modern history. This comedic twist of fate has left Arsenal fans shaking their heads in disbelief.
After crashing out the Champions League to eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain, manager Mikel Arteta boldly claimed his team are "the best in Europe." But Uefa's coefficient league table tells a different tale, and even has Arsenal below crisis club United.
This ranking system takes into account each side's performance in the Champions, Europa, and Conference Leagues over the last five years and serves as a basis for seeding.
Arsenal find themselves at the 12th spot overall, with 98 points, while Man Utd are just ahead at 11th on 102.5. This disparity might seem surprising, but a closer look reveals the reasons behind it.
During the 2020/21 season, Arsenal failed to appear on the continent, and their early exit in the Europa League last-16 against Sporting Lisbon further hindered their score. On the other hand, United's performances have been more consistent across the five-year period, featuring in every season.
Although victories in the Europa League aren't as valuable as the Champions League, two runner-up finishes and a run to the quarter-finals are still enough to boost a club's ranking.
The humorously absurd situation has fans mocking the Gunners, with one quipping, "As if the best team in Europe isn't even ranked top ten." Another chimed in, "Chelsea is still ahead of Arsenal despite not playing Champions League for two seasons." A third couldn't resist the sarcasm, stating, "This can't be right, the best club in the world Arsenal are not there. They have been telling me all year they are the best the world has ever seen. Forget the trophies."
Despite the amusement, it's important to remember that the UEFA coefficient league table is calculated based on a complex system looking at performances over five years. Other factors include a country's overall strength and historical performances. The top-ranked clubs are as follows:
- Real Madrid: 143.5
- Manchester City: 137.75
- Paris Saint-Germain: 124.5
- Chelsea: 116.75
- Bayern Munich: 110.5
The ranking system highlights the importance of maintaining a consistent presence in European competitions, as both Arsenal and Man Utd work to regain their former glory and strive for better rankings in the upcoming seasons.
- In spite of Mikel Arteta's assertion that Arsenal is the best team in Europe, Uefa's coefficient league table places them below Manchester United, sparking laughter among the Gunners' fans.
- As fans joke about Arsenal's low ranking, comparing it to Chelsea's position despite the latter's absence from the Champions League for two seasons, it's clear that the UEFA coefficient league table serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a consistent presence in European leagues.
