Following Arsenal's stumble against Bournemouth, an insane plot might emerge in the Premier League championship chase, provided Man City seizes the moment.
Despite having the advantage of playing earlier and the chance to widen the gap with Man City, Arsenal surprisingly fell to Bournemouth in the 32nd round of the Premier League. This stumble has made the title race more tense than ever, especially since Man City still has two fewer games played and a direct clash with "The Gunners" remaining.
In that context, an unbelievable scenario could very well happen: both teams finish the season with equal points, and the championship then would likely need to be determined by tie-breaking criteria.
Specifically, Man City is fully capable of winning all their remaining matches to reach 85 points. But the madness lies in this: Arsenal, despite leading, could also end the season with exactly that same point tally if they lose in the direct confrontation with the team led by Coach Pep Guardiola but win all their other games.
When two teams finish with identical points, the championship will no longer be decided by simple wins or losses, but by goal difference, a seemingly secondary statistic that now could become the decisive factor. This turns every remaining match into a race not just to win, but to win convincingly. A last-minute goal against a weaker opponent, or a miraculous save to avoid conceding, could carry value equal to a major victory.
Pressure therefore weighs heavily on every player. For Man City, they not only need to maintain a perfect winning streak but also must optimize every scoring opportunity. Meanwhile, Arsenal is forced to maintain absolute stability while hoping not to fall too far behind in goal difference. This scenario makes the remainder of the season breathless to the minute, where fans not only watch the scoreboard but must constantly calculate every number.
If that happens, this will be one of the most thrilling title races in English football history, where glory could be determined by... just one goal.
For now, Man City will aim for their trip to London to face Chelsea. If they secure three points at Stamford Bridge, The Citizens will temporarily reduce the gap with Arsenal to just six points.