Manchester City can move level on points with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table on Wednesday evening
We’ve entered crunch time in the Premier League title race and this evening, Man City can move above Arsenal at the summit if they are to beat Burnley at Turf Moor by two or more goals.
But that doesn’t necessarily mean City will motor onto win the trophy as there could still be plenty of more twists and turns in store.
Arsenal remain in the Champions League so will have to juggle semi-final commitments against Atletico Madrid while City remain in the FA Cup and could reach the final this weekend if they are able to see off Southampton.
football.london has taken a stab at predicting both teams’ final Premier League matches to see where that leaves the final standings.
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Arsenal
Arsenal vs Newcastle – April 25
One of Arsenal’s toughest fixtures on paper but Newcastle are in terrible form and have been hamstrung by injuries to key players.
The Gunners have had plenty of time to prepare for this fixture, so I’m backing them to record a win.Score prediction: 2-0 Arsenal.Arsenal vs Fulham – May 2
Fulham can be an awkward opponent but their form has dipped in recent weeks, though they remain in the conversation for European qualification.
The game is either side of Arsenal’s two Champions League semi-finals but they have the squad depth to record victory in this one.Prediction: 2-1 ArsenalWest Ham vs Arsenal – May 10
This is a tough game, no doubt about it – even if West Ham are flirting with relegation.
The Hammers are much-improved under Nuno Espirito Santo and will make this one difficult.
Prediction: 1-1 drawArsenal vs Burnley – May 17
Burnley will likely be relegated by this point and even if they weren’t, it would be hard to envisage them pinching a result at the Emirates.
Prediction: 3-0 Arsenal
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal – May 24
This could be another difficult game, though Palace could be just days away from playing the Conference League final if they are victorious against Shakhtar Donetsk.
There’s a decent chance that happens and if that is the case, Oliver Glasner will surely rest his players for Leipzig.Prediction: 2-1 Arsenal win
Man City
Burnley vs Man City – April 22
This should be a routine Man City win as they’ll be full of confidence after battling past Arsenal at the Etihad.
Prediction: 3-0 Man City
Everton vs Man City – May 4
A difficult challenge on paper particularly as Everton are battling for Europe.
However, the Toffees have struggled against Big Six clubs at home all season and City possess the attacking quality to earn all three points.Prediction: 2-1 City
Man City vs Brentford – May 9
Another game you would expect City to win on paper but they’ve lost to Brentford at home before (November 2022) and the Bees are a tricky opponent. Still, you’d fancy City to get the job done.
Prediction: 2-0 Man City
Bournemouth vs Man City – May 17
This is a tough game, particularly when you consider Bournemouth are in red-hot form and are hunting a strong finish under Andoni Iraola.
Europe is not out of the question and I think City might struggle at the Vitality as they’re facing a big churn of matches.Prediction: 1-1 drawMan City vs Crystal Palace – Date TBC
There are still some question marks about when this game will be scheduled due to Palace’s European commitments.
The likelihood again is Palace are facing a big workload if they reach the Conference League final and this might be a game where Oliver Glasner seeks to rotate.
Prediction: 2-1 Man City
Man City vs Aston Villa – May 24
A final day fire-cracker on paper but equally, it’s a match that might not mean too much to Villa.
The Europa League final takes place a matter of days before and by then, Unai Emery’s men may have already secure Champions League qualification and a top-five finish.
Prediction: 2-1 Man City
Final standings
Incredibly, the above results would send the title race to goal difference with both teams level on 83 points.
Even more remarkably, the above predictions would see the teams tied level on a goal difference of +44.
That would mean the title would then be decided on goals scored and in this case, City would edge it as they will have netted 78 goals compared to Arsenal’s 73.
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