Discussing Arsenal vs Manchester City Premier League title race: Gunners lead by 5 points after playing earlier, but the Blues have strong momentum.

To make way for the League Cup final, Arsenal’s fixture in the 31st Premier League round was brought forward. In this bottom-table clash, Arsenal dropped points on the road against the second-bottom Wolves, resulting in a 2-2 draw.

Following Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Wolves and another slip in the title race, Arsenal leads Manchester City by just 5 points despite playing earlier. With one head-to-head match left between Manchester City and Arsenal, City has regained control of the title chase. Fans and media have analyzed the Premier League title race this season: Arsenal leads by 5 points after playing earlier, but after signing Semedo and Guimaraes in the winter transfer window and with Haaland back to scoring form, Manchester City’s experience and strength in the race surpass Arsenal’s.

Arsenal has 11 Premier League matches remaining this season. In the next two games, Arsenal will face two big six teams consecutively: first an away North London Derby, then a home match against Chelsea. Given Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Wolves, they are likely to drop points in these two London derbies. Arsenal will play Manchester City away in mid-April, a crucial six-pointer that will be a decisive battle in the title race.

This weekend in the Premier League, Arsenal will visit Tottenham, who have just changed their manager, while Manchester City will face a strong opponent, the Champions League side Newcastle. Fortunately, Newcastle are formidable at home, but this match is at City’s stadium. If City can comfortably beat Newcastle and Arsenal drop points away at Tottenham, the title race could dramatically shift after this round.

A final thought-provoking question: after reviewing the remaining Premier League schedule for Arsenal and Manchester City this season, who do you think will win the title? Will the mentor prove superior, or will the protégé surpass the master?