Arsenal find themselves on the brink of a long-awaited league triumph after steady late-season form. Five wins from their previous six matches have not only placed the north London side five points clear of Manchester City but also delivered progress to their first Champions League final in two decades.<\/p>\n
That run has altered the narrative. When Manchester City secured victory in the all-important title tussle last month, many expected Arsenal to unravel once more. Instead the Gunners have resisted a late-season wilt, and a decisive moment arrives with City due to play Bournemouth on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Arsenal moved five points clear after edging past Burnley on Monday night thanks to a first-half Kai Havertz header. The German was later fortunate to remain on the pitch following a challenge on Lesley Ugochukwu, as the Gunners saw out their lead without much threat.<\/p>\n
The title can be wrapped up on Tuesday if Manchester City fail to win at the Vitality Stadium. A City defeat would leave them five points adrift with a game to play; a draw would leave them four behind. That is why City must win at Bournemouth to take the race to the final day.<\/p>\n
Bournemouth have been in strong form and present a difficult test. They have not lost a Premier League game since selling Antoine Semenyo to their upcoming opponents in January, sustaining a 16-game unbeaten run. Yet historically Bournemouth have struggled against City: Manchester City have won 16 of their 17 Premier League meetings with the Cherries.<\/p>\n
If City record another victory in this fixture, the gap would reduce to two points going into the final day, creating a scenario Arsenal would prefer to avoid. Should that occur, Arsenal will likely need a result at Crystal Palace to secure the title. The Eagles have the Conference League final to consider, but Oliver Glasner will not be wheeling out the kids.<\/p>\n
The finish still hangs by a thread. Arsenal have done the hard work to place themselves in this position; now the outcome depends on City\u2019s trip to the south coast and whether Bournemouth can extend Arsenal\u2019s wait for the title by a single week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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