
At a crucial stage in the season, Man City take control of the title race over Arsenal
Man City defeats Arsenal 2-1, closing in on the Premier League title.
Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-1, narrowing the title race gap to three points. City now has a chance to take the top spot in the Premier League with a game in hand against Burnley.
Title race to the wire: Who do Manchester City and Arsenal play in the run-in?
Manchester City blew open the Premier League title race after beating Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad.
Pep Guardiola's side secured three vital points in their huge clash, as goals fromRayan Cherki and Erling Haaland defeated the league leaders. City close the gap to Arsenal to three points, ahead of their game in hand against Burnley in midweek.
The Citizens can move top of the Premier League table, on goal difference, for the first time since the opening weekend with a win at Turf Moor.
City's win continued a wobble in form for Arsenal, who have been reeled in. Having appeared clear favourites for the title, thePremier League now looks set to go down to the wire.
Manchester City have the momentum, but who has the better fixtures?
Arsenal face an out-of-form Newcastle at the Emirates in their next fixture, as the Gunners look to rediscover their form. The North London side have won only once in their last six games across all competitions, stuttering during a decisive period in the season.
Arsenal face three London derbies before the end of the campaign, alongside a home clash with Burnley in the capital.
The point gap between Manchester City and Arsenal is currently three points.
Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland scored the goals for Manchester City in their match against Arsenal.
Manchester City is set to play Burnley in midweek, following their recent victory over Arsenal.

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City's fixtures appear tougher on paper. After visiting Burnley in midweek, Guardiola's side take on European hopefuls Everton, Brentford and Bournemouth in succession. Crystal Palace and Aston Villa visit the Etihad to conclude the campaign.
However, Guardiola boasts a brilliant record in April and May. Since arriving at Manchester City in 2016, the Spaniard has won 57 of his 71 games played across the run-in months.
Manchester City remaining games: Burnley (a), Everton (a), Brentford (h), Bournemouth (a), Crystal Palace (h - date to be confirmed), Aston Villa (h)