"Second-placed Manchester City kept themselves alive in the Premier League title race with their solid home win over Brentford on Saturday, but league-leading Arsenal's controversial win at West Ham United the following day again pegged City behind in the two-team fight for the trophy."
"If City beat Palace on Wednesday, they will reduce the gap on league leaders Arsenal to two points. Both teams will then have two games remaining. A victory against Palace would keep City alive in the title hunt, but they would need to beat Bournemouth in their penultimate match to continue the title fight to the final round of matches on May 24."
"If City draw, they will end up four points behind Arsenal, and in the event of a defeat, the gap would remain at five points. Dropping any points against Palace would mean City all but bowing out of the title race, even if they still have a mathematical chance to contend heading into the penultimate round."
"In such a scenario, Arsenal can be crowned Premier League champions as early as Monday, May 18."
Manchester City host Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium in a must-win Premier League match on Wednesday, May 13. City remain in the title race after a home win over Brentford, but Arsenal’s win over West Ham keeps City behind. Arsenal lead by five points with two matches remaining, while City have three games left, including the home fixture against Palace. If City win, the gap to Arsenal becomes two points and both teams will have two matches remaining. City would then need a win over Bournemouth to stay in contention for the final round. A draw leaves City four points behind, and a defeat keeps the gap at five points. Dropping points against Palace would likely end City’s title challenge, with Arsenal able to be crowned as early as Monday, May 18.
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