Arsenal moved a significant step closer to the Premier League title after Manchester City dropped more points in the race for the crown.
Mikel Arteta’s side secured a late victory against Everton at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Viktor Gyökeres and Max Dowman ensuring all three points. The result briefly placed Arsenal ten points clear at the top before Manchester City faced West Ham later on Saturday.
City were unable to respond with a win. Bernardo Silva’s opener at the London Stadium was quickly cancelled out by former Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos, leaving Guardiola’s side with a 1–1 draw and further ground to make up in the standings.
With seven matches remaining for Arsenal and eight for Manchester City, the title race has now tilted heavily in favour of the North London club.
Arsenal strengthen grip on Premier League title race
The latest results mean Arsenal now hold a commanding advantage over their closest challengers. Manchester City still have a game in hand, but the title is no longer within their direct control.
The key fixture in the run in arrives on 19 April 2026, when Arsenal travel to the Etihad Stadium to face City. That match could prove decisive in determining when the title is secured.
Having followed Arsenal closely this season, their consistency in the second half of the campaign has been a major factor in building this lead. Defensive stability and a balanced attacking unit have allowed them to convert tight matches into crucial victories.
However, it remains too early to confirm the outcome while several games are still to be played.
Arsenal’s remaining Premier League fixtures
Arsenal have seven matches left in the 2025/26 Premier League season:
• Bournemouth (H) – 11 April 2026
• Manchester City (A) – 19 April 2026
• Newcastle United (H) – 25 April 2026
• Fulham (H) – 2 May 2026
• West Ham United (A) – 9 May 2026
• Burnley (H) – 17 May 2026
• Crystal Palace (A) – 24 May 2026
These fixtures include several teams battling for European places as well as sides fighting near the bottom of the table.
Manchester City’s remaining fixtures
City still have eight matches to play:
• Chelsea (A) – 12 April 2026
• Arsenal (H) – 19 April 2026
• Burnley (A) – 26 April 2026
• Everton (A) – 2 May 2026
• Brentford (H) – 9 May 2026
• Crystal Palace (H) – date to be confirmed
• Bournemouth (A) – 17 May 2026
• Aston Villa (H) – 24 May 2026
Despite the gap, Guardiola’s side could still apply pressure if they maintain a winning run and hope Arsenal drop points.
When Arsenal could win the Premier League title
If Arsenal win all seven of their remaining matches, including the crucial away game against Manchester City, they could secure the title as early as 9 May 2026.
In that scenario, a point against West Ham United at the London Stadium would mathematically confirm them as champions.
Even if Manchester City win every other remaining game but lose to Arsenal, the gap would still be too large to close by the final weeks of the season.
The title could also be decided earlier if City drop additional points in matches against Chelsea, Burnley or Everton while Arsenal continue their winning run.
Key Insights
- Arsenal extended their lead after beating Everton at the Emirates Stadium.
- Manchester City drew 1–1 with West Ham, dropping further points in the race.
- Arsenal have seven games remaining in the Premier League season.
- The key fixture in the title race is Arsenal’s trip to Manchester City on 19 April.
- Arsenal could potentially secure the title on 9 May.
What’s Next
Arsenal’s next Premier League match comes at home against Bournemouth on 11 April 2026. Manchester City, meanwhile, travel to Chelsea a day later in a fixture that could significantly impact the remaining title race dynamics. The showdown between the two sides at the Etihad Stadium on 19 April is likely to shape the final outcome of the campaign.
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