Context:

Arsenal edged closer to their long-awaited Premier League title after a dramatic 1-0 win over West Ham, aided by a contested VAR moment that kept the title race alive. With Manchester City still having three matches left, Arsenal need five points from their remaining two fixtures to guarantee the title, while a City slip would spark an earlier celebration. The race could stretch to the final day, depending on City’s results and Arsenal’s performances against Burnley and Bournemouth, with goal difference potentially tipping the balance. The framework remains uncertain, but momentum remains with Arteta’s Gunners as they control their path to glory.

Dive Deeper:

• Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over West Ham featured a late VAR decision that preserved their lead, delivering three points and moving them within reach of the title.

• City have three games remaining, starting with a home match against Crystal Palace, and can reach a maximum of 83 points, meaning five points from Arsenal’s two remaining games would seal the title for the Gunners.

• If City beat Palace, the title race could go to the final day, with Arsenal needing to maintain pressure and City potentially stumbling in their other fixtures.

• Should City fail to beat Palace or draw, Arsenal could clinch the title in their next game against Burnley, who are relegation-threatened and appear as a favorable opponent for the Gunners.

• If City win their Palace match but fall behind on points, Arsenal would need a strong performance against Burnley and Bournemouth to keep the title within reach, with Bournemouth’s own battle for European qualification adding intrigue.

• The final-day scenario remains possible but unlikely: City would need to falter in multiple fixtures while Arsenal win their last two, with goal difference acting as a potential tiebreaker given the current gap.