The Premier League title race between Arsenal and Manchester City is entering its decisive phase. Arsenal currently sit top of the table after 28 matches with 61 points and a +35 goal difference. Manchester City are second with 59 points and a +32 goal difference, just two points separating the sides.
Arsenal’s Remaining EPL Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Current Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | Chelsea F.C. | Home | 6th |
| March 4 | Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. | Away | 14th |
| March 14 | Everton F.C. | Home | 8th |
| April 11 | AFC Bournemouth | Home | 9th |
| April 18 | Man City | Away | 2nd |
| April 25 | Newcastle United F.C. | Home | 12th |
| May 2 | Fulham F.C. | Away | 10th |
| May 9 | West Ham United F.C. | Away | 18th |
| May 17 | Burnley F.C. | Home | 19th |
| May 24 | Crystal Palace F.C. | Away | 13th |
Softfootball understands, after today’s clash with Chelsea, Arsenal’s only remaining top-six opponent is Manchester City on April 18. On paper, many of their other fixtures are against mid-table or relegation-threatened sides.
Manchester City’s Remaining EPL Fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Current Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 4 | Nottingham Forest F.C. | Home | 17th |
| March 15 | West Ham | Away | 18th |
| April 11 | Chelsea | Away | 6th |
| April 18 | Arsenal | Home | 1st |
| April 25 | Burnley | Away | 19th |
| May 2 | Everton | Away | 8th |
| May 9 | Brentford F.C. | Home | 7th |
| May 17 | Bournemouth | Away | 9th |
| May 24 | Aston Villa F.C. | Home | 3rd |
| TBC | Crystal Palace | Home | 13th |
City arguably have a slightly tougher run-in, including clashes against Chelsea, Arsenal, Brentford, and Aston Villa.
The Bigger Picture
Both teams will also meet in the Carabao Cup final and remain active in the Champions League, increasing fixture congestion and pressure. The defining week appears to be April 18, when City host Arsenal as that fixture could swing the title race decisively.
However, as always in football, it is about one game at a time. While City may be favourites in several upcoming matches on paper, the Premier League rarely follows predictions.
Chelsea represent a defining fixture for both sides. Arsenal face them first, while City meet them in April. Ultimately, though, the title may come down to that direct showdown between first and second, a match that could crown the champions.
