For Arsenal to win the Premier League title, they must beat Everton, and Manchester City must lose to West Ham on the final day.
Arsenal’s journey towards the Premier League title has been nothing short of thrilling, especially after their recent victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford. While they may not hold the title at this moment, their battle with Manchester City is far from over.
The pivotal clash between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates Stadium will determine a significant portion of the title race’s outcome. Meanwhile, Manchester City faces Tottenham in their last away game before returning home to play against West Ham.
If Manchester City wins both matches, they will secure an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title, relegating Arsenal to second place regardless of their result against Everton. However, if Manchester City loses to Tottenham, Arsenal has a significant opportunity. A win against Everton would then ensure Arsenal celebrates their first title in two decades as they would move ahead of City in points.
In the event that Manchester City draws with Tottenham, Arsenal’s path to the title becomes more complex. If Arsenal wins against Everton, they will be tied on points with City. Here, goal difference comes into play. If Arsenal’s goal difference is better, they will take the title. Currently, a goal difference of three in Arsenal’s favor would suffice. If City draws and Arsenal wins, City would need a substantial win against West Ham to reclaim the lead, a task they have only achieved a few times in recent years.
If City wins against Tottenham but loses to West Ham, Arsenal can clinch the title with a win over Everton. Similarly, if City draws with West Ham, assuming they also draw with Tottenham, Arsenal could still clinch the title with a draw against Everton. This again would depend on goal difference, and Arsenal would need to maintain a superior goal difference over City if they do not win their final matches.
While the odds seem to favor Manchester City, there is still a glimmer of hope for Arsenal, particularly if City falters unexpectedly. The upcoming matches will be critical, and each team’s performance in these final games will determine who lifts the trophy. This situation underscores the unpredictable nature of football, where a single result can drastically alter the course of the title race.