Manchester City know that anything less than two wins against Bournemouth and Aston Villa will see Arsenal crowned Premier League champions. The Gunners defeated Burnley 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium thanks to Kai Havertz’s first-half header, which extended their lead at the top of the table to five points. City can still mathematically catch Mikel Arteta’s side, but know they need to win both of their remaining Premier League fixtures and hope Arsenal drop points on the final day of the season against Crystal Palace.
If the Gunners do draw with the Eagles on the final day of the season, the Premier League title could be go down to goal difference. Get MEN Premium now for just £1 HERE – or get involved in our City WhatsApp group by clicking HERE . You can also join our City Facebook page by clicking HERE and don’t miss out on our brilliant selection of newsletters HERE. City have already beaten Arsenal last month, giving them a head-to-head advantage should the two teams
be level on goal difference, though City have scored more goals than the Gunners. Pep Guardiola’s side picked up their second trophy of the season after beating Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. The City boss urged his side to take the title race to the final day of the season and said: “The important thing is to arrive at the end with options. “All we want is to be with our people in the last game to try to fight.
To extend for these last four or five days what we have to do is win at Bournemouth.” City head to the Vitality knowing they’ll face a Cherries’ side in the race for European football and if they drop points on the road, Arsenal will be crowned champions. “They are 16-17 games unbeaten,” Guardiola said looking ahead to the Bournemouth clash. “The run is unbelievable. “The only chance we have is to win the game. We have to break that run, otherwise it will be
over. “When you arrive in the last fixtures and you are playing for something important, and the opponent is not playing for anything it is always easier. “That is not the case tomorrow and they have had 10 days just thinking about us. Now we start to think about them. “But it is what it is. We are used to it. It is not complicated. We have to win.”
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