Arsenal on the Verge of Premier League Title After Burnley Win
Arsenal on the Verge of Premier League Title After Burnley Win

Arsenal moved to within touching distance of the Premier League title after a narrow 1-0 victory over Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night. Kai Havertz's first-half header proved decisive, lifting Mikel Arteta's side five points clear at the top of the table with just one game remaining.

However, the title race is not yet over. Manchester City, Arsenal's closest rivals, still have two matches to play and could snatch the trophy if the Gunners slip up. City must win both of their remaining games to keep their hopes alive, starting with a tricky trip to Bournemouth on Tuesday night.

If Manchester City drop points at Bournemouth, Arsenal will be crowned champions immediately. Should City win, the title race will go down to the final day of the season on Sunday, when Arsenal travel to Crystal Palace and City host Aston Villa. A win for Arsenal at Selhurst Park would secure the title, while any other result would hand the advantage to City.

Arsenal are chasing their first Premier League title in 22 years, since the famous 'Invincibles' season of 2003-04. The club have won the league three times in the Premier League era, all under former manager Arsène Wenger. Meanwhile, Arteta's side also have a Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain to look forward to on May 30.