According to 90min, the latest round of Premier League action has wrapped up, with both contenders maintaining their positions in the title race.
Arsenal maintains their lead at the summit, securing a 3-0 victory over Bournemouth in Saturday's early fixture.
Meanwhile, Manchester City, unfazed by the pressure, dominated Wolves with a resounding 5-1 win, spearheaded by Erling Haaland's four goals.
Despite Arsenal's current position, Manchester City, with a game in hand and trailing by just a point, retains the upper hand as the title race intensifies.
The unpredictability of the Premier League ensures that surprises may yet unfold before the 2023/24 season concludes.
The status quo remains largely unchanged following the weekend's matches, according to Opta's analysis of the title race.
After defeating Tottenham in Gameweek 34, Arsenal's likelihood of clinching the title surged from 26.6% to 32.5%.
Their recent triumph over Bournemouth has nudged their chances up slightly by 1.6%, now standing at 34.1%.
Conversely, Manchester City has seen a slight decrease in their percentage, albeit not as drastic as previous projections.
They still maintain a significant advantage, with Opta rating their chances of securing a fourth consecutive league title at 65.9%.
Here's a breakdown of the percentages before and after the weekend's matches:
- Pos - Team - % before - % after - Change in % -
- --- - ---- - -------- - ------- - ----------- -
- 1. - Arsenal - 32.5 - 34.1 - +1.6 -
- 2. - Man City - 67.4 - 65.9 - -1.5 -
As the season draws to a close, time is running out for Arsenal to maintain their position.
While they continue to secure victories, they remain reliant on Manchester City slipping up at some point.
In the upcoming weekend fixtures, Manchester City has the opportunity to pile the pressure on Arsenal with a Saturday clash against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Arsenal, meanwhile, faces Manchester United, who suffered a 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Monday night.
Manchester City's game in hand arrives the following midweek with a visit to Tottenham, a crucial match where Arsenal will be hoping for a favor from their local rivals.
The season's culmination sees both teams playing at home, with Arsenal facing Everton while Manchester City hosts West Ham.
The title race is likely to reach its climax in Gameweek 38, with the color of the ribbons on the trophy yet to be determined.
Arsenal:
12/05/24 - Man Utd vs Arsenal
19/05/24 - Arsenal vs Everton
Man City:
11/05/24 - Fulham vs Man City
14/05/24 - Tottenham vs Man City
19/05/24 - Man City vs West Ham
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