The Premier League title race has tightened as Manchester City responded to a setback against Everton with a 3–0 victory over Brentford.
Jérémy Doku, who expressed a desire for more goals, has delivered with four goals in his last three appearances. Erling Haaland also found the net against Brentford, reinforcing his earlier claim that City are “still in it”.
City Close the Gap on Arsenal
City’s win against Brentford reduced the deficit to two points at the top of the league, with both teams having three games left to play.
Opta’s supercomputer initially gave Arsenal an 85% chance of winning the league after City’s draw against Everton. However, City’s subsequent victory has reduced Arsenal’s projected probability of winning the title, based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining fixtures.
West Ham’s Potential Impact
West Ham United, Arsenal’s next opponents, have a history of unsettling their London rivals. They beat Arsenal last season, ending their hopes of challenging Liverpool. In the 2023–24 season, West Ham won again at the Emirates, and three years ago, a 2–2 draw in east London derailed Arsenal’s title bid.
City’s Upcoming Fixtures
Despite Arsenal’s strong form, Opta are pessimistic about City’s chances. City have matches against Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, either side of a trip to Bournemouth.
Three days after the FA Cup final, City face Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Arsenal’s recent performances may have taken a toll on their injury-riddled roster as the season concludes.