How Many Points Arsenal Need to Win Premier League After Man City's Draw With Everton
- Arsenal inched closer to the Premier League crown after Manchester City drew against Everton on Monday, May 4
- Pep Guardiola’s side fought back from 3-1 down to salvage a point, but the result could prove costly in the title race
- YEN.com.gh breaks down how many points Arsenal need and the earliest time they could clinch the top-flight title
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Arsenal’s dream of ending their long wait for the Premier League title is edging closer to reality after Manchester City dropped crucial points against Everton on Monday, May 4.
The Gunners had strengthened their position at the top of the table with a commanding 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday, May 2.
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According to ESPN, a brilliant first-half display inspired by Viktor Gyökeres gave Mikel Arteta’s side their first Premier League victory by more than one goal since beating Everton in March.
At the time, Arsenal’s six-point lead looked fragile because Man City still had two games in hand, starting with Everton, but Monday night brought a huge twist in the title race.
City's costly draw hands Arsenal EPL advantage
The Sky Blues were held to a dramatic draw by Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium after a chaotic contest packed with twists and momentum swings.
Pep Guardiola’s side had gone ahead in the first half before the Toffees fought back strongly.
Thierno Barry punished a costly mistake from Marc Guehi to equalise before celebrating with the viral Kakalika dance challenge.
Everton later surged into a 3-1 lead, only for Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku to rescue a point for the Citizens late in the game.
After the final whistle, Guardiola admitted the title race may no longer be in City’s control.
Speaking to the media via Manchester City’s official website, he said:
“It was in our hands before this game, but now it’s not. Prepare for Brentford. We will continue and see what happens.”
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Points Arsenal need to win EPL title
The result leaves Arsenal top of the table on 76 points, five ahead of Man City, although Guardiola's charges still have one extra game to play.
The Gunners now have only three matches remaining this season, while the Sky Blues have four.
Mathematically, City can still reach a maximum of 83 points if they win all their remaining fixtures.
Arsenal, meanwhile, can finish on 85 points if they take maximum points from their final three games.
That means Arteta’s men need just seven more points from a possible nine to guarantee themselves the Premier League crown.
Thanks to their superior goal difference, seven points would be enough regardless of City’s results.
Arsenal could be crowned champions next week
There is even a possibility Arsenal could secure the title earlier than expected.
For that to happen, Man City must lose their upcoming match against Brentford on Saturday, May 9, while Arsenal must beat relegation-threatened West Ham United the following day.
If those results happen, Arsenal would move eight points clear before City face Crystal Palace the following weekend.
Any further slip from Guardiola’s side against Palace would hand Arsenal an unassailable advantage with two games still left to play.
After years of falling short in the closing stages, the North London club are now within touching distance of their first Premier League title in more than two decades.
Supercomputer backs Arsenal to win EPL
YEN.com.gh also reported that Opta’s supercomputer had updated its predictions for the 2025/26 Premier League title race.
The latest model gives Arsenal a 79.70% chance of winning the English league, making them the favourites to lift the trophy.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
