Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes have been dented after drawing with Everton in a six-goal thriller.
City Concede Three Goals in 13 Minutes
Manchester City’s 3-3 draw against Everton may prove costly in the Premier League title race. The match saw a chaotic 13-minute spell from Manchester City in the second half. City led 1-0 through Jeremy Doku’s opener but then conceded three goals. Thierno Barry scored twice, one gifted by a Marc Guehi error, and Jake O’Brien also scored.
Erling Haaland pulled a goal back, and Doku later equalised, but City dropped two points.
Arsenal’s Title Destiny in Their Own Hands
The draw means the title is no longer in Man City’s hands, according to Pep Guardiola. He said it is better than losing and shows what type of team they are. Arsenal now know that three wins from their final three matches will secure a first title since 2004.
Former Gunners striker Thierry Henry said that if he was Arsenal, he wouldn’t be thinking they could afford to drop points. He added that the title is back in their hands. He also stated he is not going to celebrate too early and nothing is done.
The State of the Title Race
- After their draw at Everton, City’s maximum points tally this season is 83.
- Arsenal are currently on 76 points.
- Arsenal’s goal difference is also four better than City’s.
There is a scenario where Arteta’s side could win the league as early as Wednesday, 13 May. Should they beat West Ham on Sunday and Man City lose to Brentford a day earlier, another City defeat against Crystal Palace a few days later would hand Arsenal the title with two games remaining. But if both teams keep winning, the race will go down to the wire.
City’s Remaining Fixtures
City have three home games remaining, against Brentford, Palace and Aston Villa, on the final day of the season (24 May). Their remaining away match is at in-form Bournemouth, who City play just three days after their FA Cup final.
Former Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam said that the draw is a big dent in the title race for Manchester City, but you have got to pick yourself up and go again. There may still be plenty of twists and turns yet to come.