Premier League Title Race: Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes were dashed after losing 3-0 to Brighton on Sunday. The loss left the Gunners four points behind Manchester City having played one game more. Earlier on Sunday, Manchester City continued their ruthless display and thrashed Everton 3-0 to secure their 11th consecutive win in their pursuit of winning a treble. Follow all Premier League LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN
While City winning the League title looks imminent, Arsenal fans are still holding out a hope. Meanwhile, excited City fans are also curious is to how soon can their club can secure the title. In this article, we have combined all the permutations ahead of a decisive week.
When can Manchester City secure Premier League title?
The maxium points Arsenal can secure now is 87 points, meaning Man City need just three points to clinch the title. Pep Guardiola’s men can be crowned Premier League champions even before playing their next game. Arsenal are set to face Nottingham Forest on May 20 and if the Gunners lose, City would be confirmed as champions.
If Arsenal lose against Nottingham Forest, Gunners could only reach 84 points assuming they win their final game of the season, at home to Wolves.
If Arsenal beat Forest, it will still be not enough as City can instead win it the following day if they claim victory over Chelsea at the Etihad.
Meanwhile, If Arsenal draw their game, then City would only need a draw with Chelsea in order to secure the title.
What if Manchester lose to Chelsea?
If Man City lose to Chelsea, they will still have a chance to secure the title on May 24 against. City’s next and final opportunity to get over the line will come on May 28 at Brentford.
How can Arsenal secure the Premier League Title?
Arsenal will have to beat Nottingham Forest and Wolves in their final two fixtures and hope Man City drop points from their final three games. Even if City manage to salvage two draws, the defending champions will finish above Arsenal given the goal difference between the sides.
Follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS / Follow Premier League LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
