The Premier League is going to be exciting right until the end. Manchester City’s victory over Arsenal this Sunday, in a packed Etihad Stadium, has tightened the standings in the title race even further. Mikel Arteta’s side remain in first place, but if Pep Guardiola’s team wins their remaining match against Crystal Palace, they will take the top spot.

The Gunners hold a three-point lead, but they have a goal difference of +37 compared to Manchester City’s +36. Additionally, the Citizens have scored 65 goals to the Londoners’ 63, so a win against Crystal Palace would hand them the lead. The match between the two teams at Etihad Stadium was a thrilling affair.

Guardiola’s men started stronger, and Cherki, with a stroke of genius, put his team ahead. However, a mistake by Donnarumma on the next play allowed Kavertz to equalize. In the second half, the home side went on the attack in search of the winning goal, knowing that a draw would be tantamount to a title for Arsenal. Haaland’s goal gave Manchester City three precious points.

Premier League Standings after Matchday 33

1. Arsenal 70 points +37
2. Manchester City 67 points +36 (one game in hand)
3. Manchester United 58 points +13
4. Aston Villa 58 points +6
5. Liverpool 55 points +11

Goals could determine the champion

The race could be extremely tight in this final stretch of the season. In fact, if Manchester City wins the postponed match, they will be tied on points. In that case, the title would be decided by goal difference. If Guardiola’s side beats Crystal Palace by the narrowest of margins, they will be tied on goal difference, but City will have scored three more goals.

Thus, winning matches by the largest possible goal margin could be crucial. This is especially true for Arsenal, who know they are currently at a disadvantage in that regard. In the hypothetical scenario where they are tied on everything—with the same number of goals scored and conceded—the title would go to Pep Guardiola’s side, since the match at Emirates Stadium ended in a draw in the first leg and Manchester City won at Etihad Stadium. We can expect a thrilling finish to determine the Premier League champion.

Remaining matches for Arsenal and Manchester City

• Manchester City - Crystal Palace (date to be determined)
• Arsenal - Newcastle
• Burnley - Manchester City
• Arsenal - Fulham
• Everton - Manchester City
• Manchester City - Brentford
• West Ham - Arsenal
• Arsenal - Burnley
• Bournemouth - Manchester City
• Manchester City - Aston Villa
• Crystal Palace - Arsenal