Premier League
What Manchester City And Arsenal Needs To Win EPL Title
Manchester City are on the brink of securing the Premier League title as they approach the final day of the season, but Arsenal are still in contention and keeping the race alive.
Following their 2-0 victory over Tottenham on Tuesday, Manchester City moved two points ahead at the top of the table, placing them in charge of their fate as they aim for an unprecedented fourth consecutive league title.
On the final day of the season, Pep Guardiola’s team will face West Ham at home, knowing that a win will be sufficient for them to retain their title once more.
Despite the current situation, the outcome is still uncertain, as Arsenal may hold onto a glimmer of hope of overtaking City when they take on Everton at home.
Sportxparte examines the scenarios for both teams to secure the Premier League trophy this weekend.
What does Manchester City need to win the Premier League?
The message for Manchester City is simple beat West Ham and they claim the title.
Should they do so at the Etihad, they will become the first team in English football history to win four straight top-flight titles.
Similarly, Manchester City could clinch the title if Arsenal does not defeat Everton, regardless of City’s result whether they win, lose, or draw.
What does Arsenal need to win the Premier League?
For Arsenal to win the title, they must defeat Everton and hope that Manchester City does not secure a victory against West Ham.
Anything other than a victory at the Emirates will ensure the trophy ends up in City’s hands.
They could also win the title should both teams end the season level on point.
What if both teams finish level on points?
A huge twist could be in the offing with goal difference a rare and potential decidepoint.
Should it become a reality, Arsenal have to beat Everton while City will need to draw with West Ham, which would take both teams to 89 points.
Arsenal enters the final day with a superior goal difference of 61, one better than City’s, which would result in Mikel Arteta’s side winning the title.
Previously, the Premier League title was decided on goal difference when Manchester rivals City and United competed on the final day in 2011/12. City emerged victorious over United following Sergio Aguero’s 94th-minute winner against QPR, with both teams finishing the season on 89 points.
