"The team with the most points at the end of the season win the title. However, if clubs finish with the same number of points, the winners are determined by goal difference. If their goal difference is the same, then it goes to goals scored, then to the team that collected the most points in head-to-head matches, then to the team that scored the most away goals in the head-to-head games."
"The league leaders are two points ahead of Man City, so if the Gunners win their final two games, they will lift the Premier League trophy for the first time in 22 years. However, Man City are currently one goal ahead on goal difference and could still snatch the title if Mikel Arteta's side slip up. City also have the advantage in terms of goals scored 75 to 68 going into the last two games."
"City also have the better head-to-head record in the league this season as they beat Arsenal 2-1 at home in April and got a 1-1 draw at the Emirates in September. On paper, Arsenal's run-in looks easier than City's as the Gunners face already relegated Burnley at home and then have an away trip to a 15th-placed Crystal Palace side who are safe from the drop and will have an eye on their upcoming Europa Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano on May 27."
"May 18: Arsenal vs Burnley May 24: Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Leandro Trossard scores for Arsenal against West Ham on May 10 [Andrew Couldridge/Reuters] City will likely have to win both their last game"
Arsenal enter the final week two points ahead of Manchester City but have an inferior goal difference. The title is decided by points, then goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head points, then away goals in head-to-head. Arsenal can win the Premier League for the first time in 22 years if they win both remaining matches. City can still win if Arsenal slip up, because City are ahead on goal difference by one and also ahead on goals scored. City also hold the better head-to-head record, having beaten Arsenal 2-1 at home and drawn 1-1 at Arsenal earlier in the season. Arsenal’s remaining fixtures are Burnley at home and Crystal Palace away.
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