When can Arsenal clinch the Premier League title after beating West Ham?

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·10 de maio de 2026

When can Arsenal clinch the Premier League title after beating West Ham?

Gunners are in control of their own destiny as they chase an historic double

The Gunners returned to Premier League action on Sunday, their first match in the competition after sealing a place in the Champions League final, though their lead at the top of the table had been cut to two points ahead of kick-off.

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Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Brentford on Saturday had put pressure on Arsenal to respond and maintain control of the title race.

Mikel Arteta’s side were far from their fluent best at the London Stadium and survived a late scare to leave with the victory after Callum Wilson’s stoppage-time goal was disallowed following VAR review.

Ultimately, Leandro Trossard’s first goal of 2026 has put the Gunners in a great position to be crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years.

Leandro Trossard’s winner against West Ham has moved Arsenal five points clear at the top of the Premier League table

While the gap at the summit is back to five, Man City still have a game in hand over Arsenal and will welcome the Crystal Palace to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night on what could be a pivotal fixture in the title race.

Following his side’s 3-3 draw against Everton, Pep Guardiola has admitted his side must be perfect in their remaining games of the Premier League season to catch Arsenal who now have two matches left - at home to relegated Burnley and away at Conference League finalists Palace.

Had Wilson’s goal stood, there would have been wild celebrations in the blue half of Manchester. Though, now Man City are in need of a huge favour from elsewhere while also navigating some tough games.

Burnley (H), May 18

Crystal Palace (A), May 24

Man City’s remaining Premier League fixtures

Crystal Palace (H), May 13

Bournemouth (A), May 19

Aston Villa (H), May 24

Man City’s draw with Everton could prove crucial in the Premier League title race

Man City’s maximum points total is 83, which means the Gunners require two wins to clinch the Premier League title.

However, if Man City fail to beat Crystal Palace on Wednesday night, Arsenal will be crowned Premier League champions if they beat Burnley at the Emirates Stadium a week on Monday.

If Man City beat Palace and Arsenal then beat Burnley, the Gunners will clinch the title if Man City then fail to win their game in hand away at Champions League-chasing Bournemouth on May 19 - three days after the FA Cup final.

The Premier League title race will be decided on the final day of the season - May 24 - as long as Man City beat Palace and Bournemouth.