The Premier League title is in Arsenal’s hands after Manchester City closed the gap to two points with a win against Crystal Palace on Wednesday. First-half goals from Antoine Semenyo and Omar Marmoush, plus a second-half strike from Savinho, earned Pep Guardiola’s much-changed side victory at the Etihad, putting them two behind with two to play.
Remaining Fixtures
Arsenal’s next match is at home to Burnley on Monday, while City take on Bournemouth away next Tuesday after their FA Cup final match-up against Chelsea on Saturday. It could be a historic season for the Gunners after they progressed past Atletico Madrid to reach their first Champions League final in 20 years, facing PSG in Budapest on Saturday 30 May.
Arsenal
- Played: 36 | Points: 79 | GD: 42
- Monday 18 May: Burnley (h)
- Sunday 24 May: Crystal Palace (a)
- Saturday 30 May: PSG (Champions League final)
Man City
- Played: 36 | Points: 77 | GD: 43
- Saturday 16 May: Chelsea (FA Cup final)
- Tuesday 19 May: Bournemouth (a)
- Sunday 24 May: Aston Villa (h)
When Could Arsenal Win the Premier League?
City’s win against Palace means Arsenal cannot win the title at home to Burnley on Monday. However, should the Gunners claim three points and City slip up at Bournemouth on Tuesday, Arteta’s side would win the title away from the pitch with a game to spare. If Arsenal and City both win or match each other’s results, it would go down to the final day.
How Can Man City Take It Down to the Wire?
If City beat Bournemouth, they would take the title race to the final day, where Arsenal are away at Crystal Palace and Guardiola’s side host Aston Villa. Yet Arsenal dropping points would also mean City have the title in their hands again. If Arsenal drew to Burnley and City beat Bournemouth, the teams would be level on points heading into the final day, and it would come down to goal difference, currently one in the Citizens’ favour. The Gunners finish their season at a Palace team preparing for a European final a few days later, while City take on a Villa side who will have played a European final four days earlier.
