How Arsenal can win Premier League

Arsenal have bolstered their position in the Premier League title race following their win against Brighton and Hove Albion, while the reigning champions, Manchester City, dropped points in a draw with Nottingham Forest.

This result places Mikel Arteta’s team in a favorable position with eight matches left in the season, although City still has a game in hand.

Given the current points scenario, Arsenal remains in control of their fate.

Should the North London team win all their remaining matches, they will be crowned champions, irrespective of Manchester City’s outcomes.

One of the most pivotal matches in the title run-in will be Arsenal’s visit to the Etihad Stadium in April to confront City.

The result of that match could significantly influence the trajectory of the title race.

If Arsenal triumph at the Etihad, they would only need to secure 15 points from their other seven games to claim the title, assuming City wins all their remaining fixtures.

Conversely, if the match concludes in a draw, Arsenal would need to gather at least 18 points from their remaining seven matches to stay ahead of the defending champions.

A loss in Manchester would increase the pressure on Arteta’s squad, as they would likely need to win all their other league matches to preserve their lead.

Another element that could benefit Arsenal is their schedule.

The Gunners are scheduled to play the majority of their remaining league matches in London, with the trip to Manchester anticipated to be their only significant away challenge in the final weeks of the season.

Nevertheless, the run-in could be complicated by other competitions, as Champions League matches and domestic cup obligations are likely to test the squad depth for both teams.

The Premier League run-in is further complicated by the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, where both Arsenal and Manchester City could encounter another high-stakes match. The result may offer a crucial psychological advantage to the victor in the final weeks of the title race.

As the season approaches its critical juncture, Arsenal's capacity to uphold consistency amidst a challenging schedule may ultimately dictate their chances of clinching their first Premier League title since the 2003–04 season.

Remaining fixtures:

Arsenal

Sat 14 Mar: Arsenal vs Everton

Sat 11 Apr: Arsenal vs Bournemouth

Sun 19 Apr: Arsenal vs Manchester City

Sat 25 Apr: Arsenal vs Newcastle United

Sat 2 May: Arsenal vs Fulham

Sat 9 May: Arsenal vs West Ham United

Sun 17 May: Arsenal vs Burnley

Sun 24 May: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace



Manchester City

Sat 14 Mar: Man City vs West Ham

Sun 12 Apr: Man City vs Chelsea

Sun 19 Apr: Man City vs Arsenal

Sun 26 Apr: Man City vs Burnley

Sat 2 May: Man City vs Everton

Sat 9 May: Man City vs Brentford

Sun 17 May: Man City vs Bournemouth

Sun 24 May: Man City vs Aston Villa