Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City are locked in a tight battle for the 2023/24 Premier League crown, with just nine matches left for each team.
The outcome of this thrilling contest remains uncertain, with a vital showdown looming.
Arsenal is eager to redeem themselves this season after running out of steam in the final months of last year’s campaign and finishing second.
Meanwhile, Liverpool currently holds a narrow two-point lead over Arsenal, having secured a vital victory against Brighton at Anfield on March 31st.
Manchester City trails closely, sitting one point adrift in third position after playing 29 games each.
The EPL standings reflect the intensity of the competition, with Liverpool leading the pack with 67 points, followed closely by Arsenal with 65 points, and Manchester City trailing with 64 points.
Arsenal’s draw against Manchester City on March 31 marked their first Premier League match without a win in 2024.
The positivity of the gunners avoiding defeat at the Etihad was likely offset by the fact that they lost their position at the top of the league, meaning they are now – like City – relying on other teams to slip up.
With nine games to go, there’s plenty of time for each of the title contenders to drop points.
This means there’ll be more twists and turns between now and the final day of the campaign on May 19.
The Gunner’s record stands at 20 wins, four losses, and five draws.
Liverpool and Manchester City, their main competitors, have each accumulated seven draws, with City suffering three losses and Liverpool two.
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What Does Arsenal Hope For?
Should Liverpool emerge victorious in all nine remaining games, they would undoubtedly secure the trophy.
However, if the Reds settle for two draws or one loss, and Arsenal triumphs in all matches, the gunners will definitely snatch the top position.
If Arsenal records eight wins and one draw, they must hope for Liverpool to either lose two games or register two draws for them to win the title.
At the same time, Arteta’s side will have to also hope for Manchester City to have a draw or one loss.
Similarly, if Arsenal ties with both Liverpool and Manchester City after 38 games, the title will be determined by the goal difference.
Currently, Arsenal leads on goal difference, but they can only win if they maintain the trend of the goals.
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The Gunners Next Nine Fixtures
Arteta will be facing Luton Town (H), Brighton (A), Aston Villa (H), Wolves (A), Chelsea (H), Tottenham (A), Bournemouth (H), Manchester United (A), and lastly Everton (H).
The biggest rival in the remaining fixtures against the gunners is Manchester United with Tottenham closely following the suit.
In reality, the Gunners cannot afford to drop points in more than two of their final nine games, despite having nothing to fear.
They will remain competitive until the last week of the season, and their performance in the Champions League quarterfinals against Bayern Munich will also influence their title aspirations.
The strength of Arsenal’s squad becomes a concern, especially considering their vulnerability to injuries to key players such as Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, or Martin Odegaard.
In contrast, teams like City and Liverpool boast greater depth and experience.
If the Gunners maintain their health, the title race is likely to extend to the final game of the season.
Daniel Sturridge former Liverpool striker told Sky Sports that Arteta’s side have been brilliant, and they’ve shown their capabilities that they are building something.
“Arsenal’s run-in looks difficult and out of the three teams, I’d say theirs is the hardest overall,” Darren Bent told Premier League Productions.
