Arsenal moved a step closer to ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title after securing a crucial 1-0 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday, May 10. Mikel Arteta's side now need just four more points to guarantee the championship, regardless of Manchester City's results.
How Many Points Do Arsenal Need?
Following the win over West Ham, Arsenal require only four points from their remaining two matches to mathematically secure the Premier League crown. Manchester City's maximum possible tally is now 83 points, meaning Arsenal only need to match or surpass that total to become champions.
One win and one draw from their final fixtures would almost certainly be enough, especially considering Arsenal's superior goal difference. The Gunners' remaining schedule includes a home clash against Burnley before finishing the season away at Crystal Palace.
Leandro Trossard the Hero
Leandro Trossard emerged as the hero with a late deflected strike that broke the deadlock after a tense and frustrating encounter. According to BBC Sport, the Belgian winger had earlier rattled the goalpost twice in quick succession before finally finding the breakthrough with just seven minutes remaining.
The result came less than 24 hours after Manchester City kept their title hopes alive with a commanding 3-0 victory over Brentford. Pep Guardiola's side remain firmly in the race, but Arsenal's response means the Gunners still hold a valuable five-point advantage at the top of the table, albeit having played one more match.
When Can Arsenal Officially Become Champions?
Arsenal could officially clinch the Premier League title before the final day if Manchester City slip up in midweek. Man City face Crystal Palace on Wednesday, and any dropped points in that match would significantly increase Arsenal's advantage. If Guardiola's men draw against Palace, Arsenal would then need only a victory against Burnley on May 18 to secure the championship with a game still remaining.
However, if Man City continue winning, the title race could go down to the final day of the season. In that case, Arsenal would travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace while Manchester City take on Aston Villa in a repeat of the dramatic final day from 2022.
Growing Belief at the Emirates
The growing belief around the Emirates Stadium is understandable. After years of rebuilding, near-misses, and criticism, Arteta's side are now closer than ever to completing one of the club's greatest modern achievements. For Manchester City to retain their Premier League crown, Arsenal must stumble. And after surviving another difficult away test at West Ham, the Gunners look increasingly determined to finish the job and finally bring the Premier League trophy back to North London.
