Arsenal have the chance to close to within touching distance of the Premier League title, with Manchester City still to play their next match as the race for the crown heads into its closing stages.
The Gunners are expected to take all three points against relegated Burnley on Monday, a result that would lift them five points clear of second-placed City. The following day, Pep Guardiola’s side turn their attention to Bournemouth.
Meanwhile, the fight at the bottom remains intense, with Tottenham and West Ham still embroiled in the battle to avoid relegation, while the scramble for European qualification continues to hang in the balance.
Despite Manchester City’s impressive Premier League form—an unbeaten run stretching to 14 matches—Arsenal believe they may still hold the advantage in the title fight.
City looked set to control the contest after beating Arsenal last month, but the 3-3 draw against Everton last week may come back to haunt them as the standings tighten.
Guardiola, whose team face Chelsea in the FA Cup final today, has acknowledged that City’s task is essentially to keep themselves in contention and then rely on Arsenal dropping points.
With just two matches remaining, City sit two points behind Arsenal, although they have a slight edge in goal difference and have scored seven more goals overall.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the 2-1 loss to City earlier in the season acted as a “reset moment” for his squad. Since that defeat, Arsenal have won all three of their league games and have done so without conceding a goal.
