Manchester City complicated the fight for the title and announced a frenzy until the very end of the season. With a 2:1 win against Arsenal, Pep Guardiola’s side moved to within three points of the leaders – and with a game in hand that could completely turn the title race around.
If the Citizens celebrate in that game, they will be equal on points with Arsenal, and then the details that could decide the champion come into play. Currently, the teams are almost equal in terms of goal difference (Arsenal +37, City +36), which further fuels the tension.
What decides the champion if they are tied?
In case they end up with the same number of points and an identical goal difference, the next criterion is the number of goals scored. There is no big difference here either – City is somewhat more efficient so far.
If that segment was even, it would be decided by mutual duels. Here, Manchester City has the advantage, which this season drew at the Emirates (1:1), and won 2:1 at the Etihad.
Everything is open to the end
Until the end of the championship, there are still a lot of points left in the game – Arsenal can take a maximum of 15, while City has a possible 18. It is this game less that could be crucial in the fight for the title.
There is a feeling that the advantage is on the side of Guardiola’s team, while Arsenal is also fighting in the Champions League, which could have an impact on the end of the championship, reports Gol.
One thing is certain – one of the most tense finishes of the Premier League in recent history awaits us.
Manchester City – schedule to finish
April:
22.04. – Burnley (away)
25.04. – Southampton (FA Cup)
May:
04.05. – Everton (away)
09.05. – Brentford (home)
17.05. – Bournemouth (away)
(?) – Crystal Palace (last game)
24.05. – Aston Villa (home)
Arsenal – schedule to the end
April:
25.04. – Newcastle (home)
29.04. – Atlético Madrid (Champions League)
May:
02.05. – Fulham (home)
05.05. – Atlético Madrid (Champions League)
10.05. – West Ham (away)
17.05. – Burnley (home)
24.05. – Crystal Palace (away)
(Vijesti.ba)
