Arsenal's path to Premier League glory has never been clearer: win three matches, and the title is yours. With Manchester City's dramatic 3-3 draw at Everton, the Gunners now control their own destiny. Pep Guardiola's side needed a perfect run to force Arsenal to match them point-for-point, but they stumbled. No need to worry about goal difference or running up the score. It's simple: just win, baby.
Here's the road map: win at West Ham, beat Burnley at home, and triumph at Crystal Palace. That's all that stands between Arsenal and lifting the Premier League trophy.
The late drama at Goodison Park added a twist. Everton led 3-2 deep into stoppage time—97th minute, to be exact—with six added minutes announced. But City won a corner after the 96-minute mark, and Jeremy Doku unleashed a stunning strike from distance on the second phase to snatch a point. For nearly all intents and purposes, a draw for City feels like a loss for Arsenal's rivals, softening the sting of that late equalizer.
Every point dropped by Manchester City lowers Arsenal's magic number. And Guardiola's side face a grueling stretch ahead: Brentford on May 9, Crystal Palace on May 13, an FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 16, then away to Bournemouth on May 19, and Aston Villa on May 24. That's four matches in 11 days, with the trickiest test—a trip to Bournemouth—coming late. Remember, the Cherries stunned Arsenal a few weeks ago to reopen the title door. Andoni Iraola's side are still chasing European football, and they might even hunt down Aston Villa for the final Champions League spot. Don't overlook Brentford either, as the Bees fight for a European finish. City's remaining league games are no sure thing, as Everton proved today.
As a bonus subplot: if Aston Villa's Champions League push keeps them motivated, they could be a thorn in City's side on the final day. For Arsenal, the message is simple—focus on your own matches, and the trophy is yours.
