Manchester City have closed the gap to two points after their win against Crystal Palace on Wednesday – but the Premier League title remains in Arsenal’s hands.
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 on Wednesday, putting them two behind with two to play.
Advertisement
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.
And 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, and they will face PSG in Budapest on Saturday 30 May.
Arsenal
Played: 36 | Points: 79 | GD: 42
Remaining fixtures:
-
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
Remaining fixtures:
-
Tuesday 19 May: Bournemouth (a)
When could Arsenal win the Premier League?
City’s win against Palace now means Arsenal cannot win the title at home to Burnley on Monday.
Advertisement
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 they beat Bournemouth in their next game, Manchester City would be able to take the title race to the final day of the season, 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.
Advertisement
However, the Gunners finish their season at a Palace team who will be preparing for a European final a few days later. City, similarly, will take on a Villa side who will have played a European final four days earlier.
Read the full article here
