Premier League permutations: Can Arsenal clinch title today if Man City lose? | OneFootball

Gunners have put themselves in a good position to be crowned Premier League champions

Arsenal supporters will be watching events at the Etihad Stadium closely on Wednesday night as Manchester City take on Crystal Palace.

The Gunners are hunting down a first Premier League title in 22 years and moved one step closer to achieving that target by beating West Ham at the weekend.

Leandro Trossard’s 83rd minute strike and a stoppage-time VAR review to disallow Callum Wilson’s equaliser secured a nervy 1-0 win for Arsenal, moving them five points clear at the summit.

As a result, Mikel Arteta’s side are two wins away from being crowned Premier League champions, although it could happen before the final game of the season.

While the Gunners have a five-point advantage over Man City, it is worth remembering they have played one match more than their title rivals. That gap will be reduced to two points if City beat Palace on Wednesday night.

This is because City will still have two games remaining after facing Palace and their maximum points total would be 80. However, this scenario would leave Arsenal requiring two points from their remaining games to clinch the title.

Man City must beat Crystal Palace to ensure the title race goes down to the wire

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So, ahead of a crucial night in the title race, we run you through the permutations for Man City against Crystal Palace.

If Man City beat Crystal Palace: Arsenal cannot clinch the title even if they beat Burnley on May 18.

If Man City draw or lose to Crystal Palace: Arsenal will be able to clinch the title with a win over Burnley on May 18.

Simply put, Man City cannot afford a single slip-up to ensure the title race goes down to the wire.

If they do beat Palace and Arsenal pick up three points at home to Burnley, anything but a City win away at Champions League-chasing Bournemouth on May 19 would result in the crowning moment for the Gunners.