How many points do Arsenal need to win the title? When Gunners can clinch Premier League crown

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Arsenal are closing in on their first Premier League title since 2003, but there is still work to be done if they are to close the deal.

With seven matches remaining on their schedule, Arsenal sit on 70 points, holding a nine-point advantage over second-placed Man City who have 61 points and a game in hand.

Mikel Arteta will be hoping that the Gunners can slam the door shut on Guardiola's side, after having finished second in each of the last three seasons, with two of those coming at the hands of City.

The Sporting News discusses what Arsenal need to clinch their first top flight crown in 23 years, and how they can go about fending off City and the rest of the group.

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When can Arsenal win the title?

Disregarding how Man City perform, the earliest that Arsenal can mathematically secure the Premier League title on their own accord by winning every one of their remaining fixtures would be with two games to spare, against West Ham on May 10.

However, should Man City drop points themselves, that date could move up.

Arsenal remaining fixtures in 2025/26 Premier League season

How many points do Arsenal need to win the title?

If Manchester City win all of their remaining fixtures, including the match against Arsenal on April 19, that would give them a maximum possible total of 85 points.

Therefore, Arsenal would need 86 points to mathematically secure the Premier League title regardless of Man City's push and the goal difference tiebreaker.

With seven games to go, they sit on 70 points, meaning they need to bag five more wins plus a draw to clinch the league crown.

However, if Manchester City drop points, that total could decrease. With a head-to-head matchup still on the schedule, Arsenal could take a major step toward the title with a win on April 19. A victory would not only secure three points in the standings, but also limit City’s maximum possible points, creating a potential six-point swing in the race for the crown.

What is the record for most Premier League points in a season?

The record for most points in a Premier League season is 100 points by Manchester City in the 2017/18 season.

Arsenal are no longer able to challenge that mark. With seven matches left on their schedule, the Gunners have a maximum possible points total of 91.

The fewest points total for a Premier League title winner was 75 by Manchester United in the 1996/97 season. That is almost surely not in play for Arsenal either, as they have 70 points with seven matches to go. Given that Man City are on 61 points with eight matches left of their own, the eventual winner will very likely surpass that mark.