Play-off pending? How draw at Etihad could set up thrilling finale
Summary
Arsenal leads the Premier League by six points and will play second-placed Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. This match could decide the league winner or, if the teams end up tied on all criteria, lead to a title play-off.Key Facts
- Arsenal is currently top of the Premier League, six points ahead of Manchester City.
- Arsenal recently lost to Bournemouth at home, while City won against Chelsea, reducing the gap from nine to six points.
- If Arsenal avoids defeat on Sunday, they will remain top until their next game on 25 April.
- A City win could move them above Arsenal by the time both teams next play their league games.
- City has a game in hand against Crystal Palace, with the date still to be set.
- Arsenal’s remaining games are mostly against teams in the bottom half of the league table.
- The title is decided first by points, then goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head points, and away goals.
- If Arsenal and City are equal in all these criteria, and the match ends 1-1 (same as their first meeting), the title could be decided by a play-off on neutral ground.
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