Arsenal's Path to Premier League Title with Final Fixtures

Arsenal’s hopes of winning a first Premier League title in 22 years rested firmly in their hands after Manchester City dropped points in a surprising collapse against Everton. As of Thursday, May 7, 2026, Mikel Arteta’s side held a five-point lead over City, who had a game in hand. Arsenal would secure the Premier League title if they won their final three matches against West Ham, Burnley, and Crystal Palace.

Manager Pep Guardiola emphasized that City would not concede the fight, as they were scheduled to play before Arsenal’s next match. Arsenal’s forthcoming encounter was against Premier League relegation battlers West Ham, who were fighting to survive, set for Sunday evening. Despite Jeremy Doku’s late equalizer that salvaged a point for City against Everton, the title race shifted favorably for Arsenal.

This season could become historic for the Gunners as they also advanced past Atletico Madrid to reach their first Champions League final in two decades, where they were slated to face PSG in Budapest on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Current Standing

• Arsenal
• - Matches Played: 35
• - Points: 76
• - Goal Difference: +41
• - Remaining Fixtures:
• - Sunday, May 10: West Ham (Away)
• - Monday, May 18: Burnley (Home)
• - Sunday, May 24: Crystal Palace (Away)
• - Saturday, May 30: PSG (Champions League final)

• Manchester City
• - Matches Played: 34
• - Points: 71
• - Goal Difference: +37
• - Remaining Fixtures:
• - Saturday, May 9: Brentford (Home)
• - Wednesday, May 13: Crystal Palace (Home)
• - Saturday, May 16: Chelsea (FA Cup final)
• - Tuesday, May 19: Bournemouth (Away)
• - Sunday, May 24: Aston Villa (Home)

If Arsenal secures a victory against West Ham on Sunday, coupled with Manchester City failing to win either of their next matches against Brentford or Crystal Palace, Arsenal would be able to lift the title at Emirates Stadium with a win over already-relegated Burnley in their final home match of the season. Notably, if City loses to Brentford and Arsenal beats West Ham, the title could be wrapped up by the following Wednesday if City fails to overcome Palace, allowing Arsenal to celebrate their championship before their final home match.

For Manchester City to keep their title hopes alive, it was crucial that they win their next three matches, which would bring the title race to the final day of the season, where Arsenal would be away at Crystal Palace while City would host Aston Villa. Any points dropped by Arsenal would place the title back within City’s control.

Arsenal’s match against West Ham was anticipated to be their toughest, given the Hammers’ battle for survival. The Gunners were to then face relegated Burnley before concluding their season against a Crystal Palace team that could be gearing up for a European final shortly after.