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Posted on February 19, 2026 8:00 pm | Updated on February 19, 2026 6:32 pm
Following yet another heart-wrenching slip-up, the same sadistic chant is being repeated by the Arsenal fans all over: Second again, Ole, Ole. It is much like a nightmare, that is not slipping away. The Gunners are still leading the Premier League, yet in question whether they will end up second in the fourth consecutive year.
The Chant That Hurts Arsenal
Wolves fans began singing “Second again, ole, ole” after just eight minutes at Molineux. They kept going louder and louder, especially after the final whistle. It is not a new song. Rivals have used it all season – at Brentford, Leeds, even in the FA Cup against lower teams.
The chant mocks Arsenal for finishing second three times in a row. It says they always get close but never win the big prize. Wolves, who are bottom of the table and fighting relegation, celebrated like they had won the league. For Arsenal, it was a nightmare moment.
How Arsenal Threw It Away
The game looked easy at first. Bukayo Saka scored with a header in the fifth minute. After half-time, defender Piero Hincapié made it 2-0 with a fine strike. Arsenal were in control and many fans expected three easy points.
But everything changed. Hugo Bueno curled a great goal to make it 2-1 to Wolves. Then, at the 94th minute, things went wrong. Tom Edozie was a young debutant who shot at from the edge of the box. However, Riccardo Calafiori was hit by the ball and it went over the goalkeeper David Raya. It was 2-2. Raya and Gabriel went to the extent of arguing with one another following a misunderstanding on a mere cross.
Standing at the Top But Feeling the Pressure
Arsenal have been number one since September 14 last year. They have 58 points from 27 games. Manchester City are five points behind but have played one game less. If City win their game in hand, the gap is only two points.
The title race is wide open again. Arsenal have won just two of their last seven league matches. They look shaky when the pressure is on. Many experts say this is the same story as the last three seasons – brilliant for most of the year, but not quite good enough at the end.
🚨!BREAKING: A few weeks ago, Fichajes reported that Arsenal had made it clear to Mikel Arteta, his future depends on winning the Premier League this season.
Fast forward to yesterday: the Gunners threw away a two goal lead and were held to a draw by Wolverhampton Wanderers. If… pic.twitter.com/GsRvfKbaOg
— US/UKsportsHQ (@GOsisike) February 19, 2026
Arteta’s Honest Message
Mikel Arteta was so angry with the game yet composed before the cameras. He said: I am very disappointed. “We have to blame ourselves. The second half we did not demonstrate the standards we had to win this league. He instructed his players to accept criticism and get over it fast. “Any hit, any bullet, take it,” he added. “We have to swallow the frustration because on Sunday we have a big game.” Arteta knows his team must show strong character now.
The North London Derby Is Next
There is no time to feel sorry. Arsenal travel to Tottenham on Sunday, February 22, for the North London Derby. It will be loud, passionate and full of pressure. Spurs fans will definitely sing the “Second again” chant.
After that come tough games against Chelsea and others. City also have a busy schedule but look in good form. Every mistake now can cost the title.
Can Arsenal Finally Break the Curse?
Arsenal have finished second three years in a row. If they do it again, it will be their 10th second-place finish in the Premier League era. The players are talented, the manager is smart, and the fans are loyal. But do they have the mental strength to finish the job? The worst nightmare is close – but it is not too late to wake up and win.
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