Manchester City have been a dominant force in the Premier League, having won the title four times in the past five seasons. They now appear to be on the verge of adding another to their collection. Let’s take a closer look at when the title race could come to a close.
Who is in the Premier League title race?
At this point in the season, only two clubs remain in contention for the Premier League title: Arsenal and Manchester City. Manchester City currently sit atop the league table with 82 points after 34 games. They extended their lead on Saturday with a win against Leeds United. Meanwhile, Arsenal have amassed 81 points after 35 games and will likely need to win every remaining match to have a chance at the title, while hoping that Manchester City slip up somewhere along the way.
How many points do Man City need to win the title?
In order for Manchester City to clinch the title, they need just nine more points, as the maximum number of points Arsenal can score is 90. This means that if Manchester City win their next three matches, they will be crowned champions.
If both Manchester City and Arsenal win all their remaining games, the title will be won by Manchester City when they face Brighton & Hove Albion on May 24th, which is their third match from now.
When is the soonest Man City can win the title?
If Manchester City win against Everton on May 14th and Arsenal lose to Brighton on the same day, followed by a loss to Nottingham Forest on May 20th, Manchester City will be crowned champions as early as May 20th.
What about Arsenal?
Arsenal’s chances of winning the title are not entirely out of reach. They could potentially win the title on May 24th if they beat Brighton and Nottingham Forest, while Manchester City picks up no more than one point in their remaining matches against Everton, Chelsea, and Brighton.
Overall, it seems that Manchester City are in the driver’s seat and are poised to win yet another Premier League title. However, as we have seen in the past, anything can happen in football, and we will have to wait and see how the remainder of the season unfolds.
