Manchester City marching closer to clinching the Premier League title after defeat Everton 3-0 on Sunday at Goodison Park. Excellency of Ilkay Gundogan pushed the team forward as the midfielder was involved in all three goals, scoring two and assisting Erling Haland for the others. The win means City are now on 85 points with three games to go Arsenal were knocked out 3-0 by Brighton at the Emirates.
City is in control of its own destiny and can win the title as early as Saturday 19 May if Arsenal lose to Nottingham Forest or on Sunday, May 20 with a win over Chelsea. The clubs have been neck and neck all season, but City’s recent head-to-head victory over the Gunners could prove just enough to establish their Premier League supremacy.
After 36 league goals in 33 games for Haaland, City have been a tough side to slow down and they are now unbeaten in 22 consecutive games in all competitions. After losing to Brighton, the Gunners are still four points behind City with 81, but have played 36 games compared to City’s 35. The maximum number of points Arsenal can take is now 87 compared to City’s max from 94.
Current Premier League top two
|
1 |
Manchester City |
35 |
27 |
4 |
4 |
61 |
85 |
|
2 |
Arsenal |
36 |
25 |
6 |
5 |
41 |
81 |
Upcoming Premier League title race matches
Saturday May 20
Nottingham Forest v Arsenal, 12:30pm ET
Sunday May 21
Manchester City vs. Chelsea, 11am ET
Wednesday, May 24
Brighton v Manchester City, 3pm ET
Title race scenarios
If Arsenal lose to Nottingham Forest: Manchester City will seal the title before taking the field against Chelsea. In any case, with a draw or a win for the Gunners, the race will go into Sunday.
If City beat Chelsea: The title is theirs. With 88 points that will be a place where Arsenal can’t get them to the table and get the added luxury of winning the title in their home stadium. A draw would be enough if Arsenal draw Forest, while a loss will not be enough to clinch the title without Arsenal’s help.
If City lose to Chelsea: Assuming Arsenal win their game, in this scenario all eyes will be on the City vs. Brighton. City could still clinch the title with a win, but if Arsenal close the gap to one point ahead of that game, a draw won’t be enough. Therefore, the best option for City is to maintain their unbeaten run by beating Chelsea to clinch the title.
