EPL: Arsenal Gains Edge After Man City's 3-3 Draw with Everton

Manchester City salvaged a 3-3 draw against Everton thanks to Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time equalizer, but the team suffered a second-half collapse that handed Premier League title control back to Arsenal on May 4, 2026. Arsenal is now in a position where they only need to win their final three matches to claim the championship for the first time in 22 years. Despite the draw, City remained five points behind Mikel Arteta's squad, having a game in hand, but the impact of their poor performance at the Hill Dickinson Stadium could hinder their efforts to catch up.

Pep Guardiola's team appeared poised for victory after Doku opened the scoring during a dominant first half. However, an error-laden second half allowed Thierno Barry to score twice for Everton, sandwiched around Jake O'Brien's goal from a header. Although Erling Haaland and Doku's remarkable effort in the 96th minute helped the team secure a point, it largely underscored how quickly fortunes can shift in football.

Looking ahead, Arsenal's schedule features an away match against relegation-threatened West Ham on May 7, 2026, followed by home matches against Burnley and an away trip to Crystal Palace on the final day of the season.