Arsenal and Manchester City vie for Premier League championship in final two matches

Premier League Title Race Enters Final Week

Arsenal and Manchester City are set to face off in the final two rounds of the 2025-26 Premier League season, with the league leaders currently holding a two-point advantage over their rivals. The teams have two games left on their schedules, with Arsenal facing Burnley at home on Monday and City playing against Bournemouth on Tuesday.

To win the title, each team must accumulate more points than the other by the end of the season. If the teams are tied in points, the winner will be determined by goal difference, followed by goals scored, head-to-head matches, and away goals in those games.

Arsenal’s run-in appears to be slightly easier, with a home match against Burnley and an away trip to Crystal Palace, who are safe from relegation. In contrast, City face more challenging opponents, including Bournemouth, who are chasing Champions League qualification, and Aston Villa, who have already secured Champions League qualification for next season.

The teams’ head-to-head record is currently in favor of City, with two wins against Arsenal this season. However, the Gunners have a slight advantage in terms of goals scored, 68 to 75 going into the final two games.

Pep Guardiola’s side will need to win both their remaining matches and hope that Arsenal slip up to claim the title. Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta’s team will look to capitalize on City’s struggles and secure the championship with a win against Burnley.

The league leaders’ goal difference is currently one goal ahead of City, but the teams are still separated by just two points. The final week of the season promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair, with both teams vying for the Premier League title.

Source: Al Jazeera