The Premier League finale has reached a thrilling stage, with Arsenal and Manchester City locked in a fierce battle for the title. Arsenal currently holds the top spot, but a recent dip in form has allowed Manchester City to close the gap significantly. The title race now rests on Manchester City’s own performance, with a crucial direct encounter scheduled for Sunday, April 19th.
Should Manchester City emerge victorious against Arsenal at home on Sunday, and both teams win their remaining fixtures, they will finish the season with an equal number of points. In such a scenario, the Premier League title would be decided by goal difference.
Current Standings (as of latest information):
- Arsenal: 70 points after 32 matches, +38 goal difference
- Manchester City: 64 points after 31 matches, +35 goal difference
- Manchester United: 55 points after 31 matches, +13 goal difference
- Aston Villa: 55 points after 32 matches, +5 goal difference
- Liverpool: 52 points after 32 matches, +10 goal difference
- Chelsea: 48 points after 32 matches, +12 goal difference
Arsenal enjoys a six-point lead over Manchester City. However, Manchester City has a postponed fixture against Crystal Palace, which has yet to be scheduled. This match could potentially take place in late May, depending on Manchester City’s progress in the FA Cup final on May 16th and Crystal Palace’s performance in the Conference League.
Arsenal’s Upcoming Premier League Fixtures:
Arsenal has six remaining Premier League matches, offering a potential 18 points. They also face Sporting in the Champions League on April 15th. Should they advance, the Europa League semi-finals would be on April 28th/29th and May 5th/6th, with the final on May 30th.
- Manchester City (Away) – April 19th
- Newcastle (Home) – April 25th
- Fulham (Home) – May 2nd
- West Ham (Away) – May 10th
- Burnley (Home) – May 17th
- Crystal Palace (Away) – May 24th
Manchester City’s Upcoming Premier League Fixtures:
Manchester City has seven Premier League games left to play, with a possible 21 points up for grabs. They also have an FA Cup semi-final clash against Southampton on April 25th. A victory in this match would see them compete in the FA Cup final on May 16th.
- Arsenal (Home) – April 19th
- Burnley (Away) – April 22nd
- Everton (Away) – May 4th
- Brentford (Home) – May 9th
- Bournemouth (Away) – May 17th (potential rescheduling due to FA Cup)
- Crystal Palace (Home) – To be determined, scheduled for May 22nd in principle
- Aston Villa (Home) – May 24th