Arsenal, Man City: All you need to know about the EPL final day title fight

Sohail Malik from Al Jazeera converses with ex-Manchester City athlete Nicky Summerbee about the can be anticipated on the last day.

The race for the Premier League championship will be decided on the last day of the season, as Manchester City and Arsenal are only two points apart.

Let's examine the final day of the season and how the possible outcomes could potentially play out.

Final Day Opponents For Manchester City And Arsenal?

Manchester City, who are currently leading the Premier League table, will play against West Ham in their home stadium, the Etihad Stadium. Their main objective is to win four consecutive Premier League championships - a feat that has never been accomplished before.

The Hammers are set to end the season in ninth place regardless of the result of their upcoming match against City. This is because they are currently five points behind Manchester United, who are in eighth place, and four points ahead of Bournemouth, who are in tenth place.

West Ham have a potential motivation in aiding their ex-midfielder, Declan Rice, who made the move from the London Stadium to Arsenal last year. One achievable goal for West Ham could be to support Rice.

Arsenal plays against Everton at the Emirates Stadium. The Toffees, like the Hammers, do not have much pressure on them.

The football team from Merseyside currently holds a 14-point lead against relegation which they have been fighting against throughout the entire season. This came about due to an independent organization punishing them for violating the Profitability and Sustainability Regulations of their league.

How Can Title Contenders Become Premier League Champs?

It's easy to understand what Manchester City's formula for success is - just win against West Ham and they'll be able to hang on to their title in the Premier League.

If City ends up tying with West Ham, or even worse, losing, then that chance to move ahead of Arsenal will be lost.

The Arsenal team is aware that they must secure a victory against Everton since they are behind City by only two points.

Mikel Arteta's team in the northern part of London have an advantage in their favour, which is a better goal difference. Therefore, if City ends up with a draw and Arsenal secures a victory, both teams will have the same number of points. However, the trophy will be awarded to the team from Emirates, marking their first win in two decades.

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The Significance Of This Title For Man City And Arsenal?

Manchester City's accomplishment of winning five trophies in 2023 was remarkable and difficult to surpass.

Manchester City still has a chance to win three domestic titles this season. They have already won the EFL Cup and are now preparing to compete against rival Manchester United in the FA Cup final.

City is hoping to make history by being the first team to win four consecutive Premier League titles.

If Guardiola's team were to be defeated, it would be a remarkable accomplishment that they may only be able to dream of achieving in the time to come.

Plenty of soccer legends, such as Manchester United and Arsenal, have achieved three consecutive league wins. However, none of them have been successful in obtaining a four-year reign as the champions of England.

If Arsenal manages to secure the top position in the table on Sunday, it would mark a significant accomplishment for them as they haven't won a Premier League title in the last 20 years. The club had a successful run in the 1930s under Herbert Chapman, winning three consecutive championships.

The Gunners last won the trophy back when Arsene Wenger was their manager. This was his third time winning the league title with the team. In that particular season, they made history by going unbeaten and winning the second of the three trophies Wenger brought home to them.

Premier League: Ever A Decisive Finale?

There have been some very exciting last-minute endings in the championship race, although the most well-known case was when Sergio Aguero scored the winning goal for Manchester City in the 2011-12 season.

The player from Argentina scored the winning goal during extra time against the team at the bottom of the league, Queens Park Rangers. This victory granted City their first league championship in over 40 years, dating back to the season of 1967-68.

That season, Sir Alex Ferguson was unable to achieve consecutive championship victories due to opposition. This delayed his retirement plans as he continued for one more year to reclaim the trophy, ultimately winning it for the 13th and final time.

Arsenal has received some unfortunate news: no team has ever managed to win the Premier League on the last day of the season after being in second place. If Arsenal manages to pull off this historic feat and prevent Manchester City from winning their fourth consecutive title, it would be a remarkable achievement for them.