The Premier League title chase has narrowed into a tense run-in with Arsenal holding a six-point lead over Manchester City. Arsenal sit on 70 points and Man City on 64, with City carrying a game in hand that could cut the margin to three.<\/p>\n
Arsenal\u2019s form has wavered. They lost to City in the Carabao Cup final, were knocked out of the FA Cup by Southampton and suffered a 2\u20131 home defeat to Bournemouth. Those results have left Mikel Arteta\u2019s side vulnerable ahead of a daunting trip to the Etihad on April 19.<\/p>\n
City arrive on a momentum swing. They demolished Chelsea 3\u20130 at Stamford Bridge, a win that provided crucial points as they chase the leaders. City will also be the better rested side, since they are out of the Champions League.<\/p>\n
The fixture sequence that follows matters for both teams. Arsenal return to the Emirates for games against Newcastle and Fulham; two wins there would provide breathing space before matches against West Ham and Burnley. The Gunners conclude their campaign away to Crystal Palace, a side that has recovered form since earlier season struggles and posed problems for Arsenal in the Carabao Cup.<\/p>\n
For City, the sequence begins with a trip to Turf Moor to face Burnley. That is followed by a testing visit to Everton, who have been difficult to beat at home in recent weeks. City then return to Manchester to host Brentford. The rescheduled game with Crystal Palace currently has no set date, leaving an outstanding fixture to be slotted.<\/p>\n
With only a handful of matches remaining, the title race could hinge on the April 19 meeting at the Etihad and how each side responds in the fixtures immediately after. Arsenal must arrest a recent slide and collect results at home, while City will aim to capitalise on momentum and the advantage of a game in hand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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