SoccerRecap
Back on? Man City extend title race with necessary Palace win
Man City extends title race with a crucial 3-0 win over Palace!
Sky Sports1 min read
SoccerRecap
Premier League standings: Manchester City answers Arsenal in title race
TL;DR
The Premier League title race tightens as Manchester City wins 3-0 against Crystal Palace, keeping pressure on Arsenal, who leads by two points. Arsenal can clinch the title by winning their final two matches.
Key points
- Arsenal leads Manchester City by two points
- Manchester City won 3-0 against Crystal Palace
- Arsenal can win the title by winning their last two matches
- City has a +43 goal differential as a tiebreaker
- Arsenal could finish second for the fourth consecutive year
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The Premier League title race is down to the final two matches of the season with Arsenal holding a two-point advantage over Manchester City.
City kept the pace with a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday, May 13, securing a much-needed three points.
Arsenal controls its own destiny and the Gunners will secure their first championship since 2004 if they win both remaining games. Manchester City needs Arsenal to slip up, currently holding the tiebreaker with a +43 goal differential if the teams finish tied on points.
City has won six of the past eight Premier League crowns and has spent most of the season chasing Arsenal, which would become the first team in history to finish in second place four years in a row – if it can't finish the job.
Arsenal faces relegated Burnley at home on Monday, May 18, while City's next Premier League game is Tuesday, May 19 against Bournemouth – after playing in the FA Cup final against Chelsea on Saturday, May 16.
The Premier League season ends on Sunday, May 24 with every team in action at 11 a.m. ET.
Premier League standings and table
Through matches played Wednesday, May 13
- Arsenal – 79 points (+42 goal difference)
- Manchester City – 77 points (+43 GD)
- Manchester United – 65 points
Q&A
What are the current Premier League standings between Arsenal and Manchester City?
Arsenal leads Manchester City by two points in the Premier League standings.
How can Arsenal secure the Premier League title this season?
Arsenal can secure the title by winning their remaining two matches.
What does Manchester City need to do to win the Premier League?
Manchester City needs Arsenal to lose at least one of their remaining matches to have a chance at the title.
How many Premier League titles has Manchester City won recently?
Manchester City has won six of the last eight Premier League titles.
