How Many Points Manchester City Need to Win Premier League After Beating Arsenal
- Manchester City edged Arsenal in Sunday’s blockbuster at the Etihad, throwing the Premier League title race wide open
- Despite the setback, Mikel Arteta’s side remain top of the table, though City could usurp them with victory over Burnley on Wednesday
- YEN.com.gh now breaks down how many points Pep Guardiola’s men need to secure yet another league crown
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Manchester City reignited the Premier League title race with a gritty 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Sunday, April 19, cutting the gap at the summit to just three points.
Knowing only a win would keep their hopes alive, Pep Guardiola’s men delivered in front of their home crowd.
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How Man City edged Arsenal
Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland found the net, either side of a costly error from Gianluigi Donnarumma that handed Kai Havertz a lifeline.
According to Fox Sports, City struck first in the 16th minute when Cherki weaved his way through a crowded defence before delicately lifting the ball beyond David Raya.
Below is Cherki's magical goal, as shared on X:
The response from Arsenal came almost instantly. Just 107 seconds later, Donnarumma hesitated under pressure from Havertz, and his clearance ricocheted off the German into the net, BBC Sport reports.
Watch Havertz's goal, as shared on X:
The Italian shot-stopper recovered well, producing a sharp save to deny Havertz from close range.
Moments later, Nico O'Reilly teed up Haaland, who made no mistake with a first-time finish, leading to fans chastising Havertz for his miss.
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How many points City need to win
The result leaves Arsenal on 70 points, with City three behind and holding a game in hand.
What once looked like a comfortable lead has now shrunk dramatically, with the Gunners seeing a nine-point cushion vanish within a week.
For Mikel Arteta and his squad, the pressure is mounting. Another near miss would echo recent seasons, where they have fallen short at the final hurdle.
City, meanwhile, are gathering momentum at the perfect time. A trip to Burnley offers a chance to go top, provided they win with a convincing margin.
With six matches left, Guardiola’s side can still reach 85 points. Arsenal, with five fixtures remaining, can also hit that same total, meaning any slip could prove decisive.
Goal difference may yet separate the two, with Arsenal currently holding a slender edge.
Semenyo eyes EPL glory with City
From a Ghanaian viewpoint, the unfolding drama carries added significance for Antoine Semenyo, who earlier plotted Arsenal's defeat against Bournemouth.
The 26-year-old is chasing a place in history, aiming to become only the fourth Ghanaian to win the league.
Michael Essien set the benchmark with his triumphs at Chelsea, while Daniel Amartey and Jeffrey Schlupp followed during Leicester City’s fairytale run in the 2015/16 season.
Having already lifted the Carabao Cup back in March, Semenyo now stands on the brink of a remarkable double.
For now, Arsenal remain the final hurdle in what is shaping into a thrilling finish to the season.
How Premier League title tie-breakers work
In a previous publication, YEN.com.gh explained that Arsenal and Man City are locked in a tight Premier League title race, separated only by points and goal difference.
If both sides finish level across key metrics, the title could be decided by goals scored or even head-to-head record, where City currently hold a slight advantage.
Source: YEN.com.gh
