HOT: Man City could climb to the top of the table next week

The Premier League title race has become intense as Arsenal and Manchester City may end up with equal points, and the crown will be determined by goal difference.

This season's Premier League title race is entering a thrilling phase, and the scenario of deciding the champion by goal difference could very well happen between Arsenal and Manchester City.

Currently, Arsenal leads the standings with 70 points, three points ahead of Man City. However, Mikel Arteta's team has played one more match than their rival—a factor that could completely change the landscape in the final rounds.

If both teams win all their remaining matches this season, Arsenal and Man City will both reach 85 points. Then, the title will no longer be decided by points but will entirely depend on goal difference—a factor that is always crucial in neck-and-neck races.

At this moment, Man City trails Arsenal by exactly one unit in goal difference. That slim gap could easily be bridged, or even reversed, in the next round. Simply defeating Burnley by a margin of two goals or more would allow Pep Guardiola's squad to officially gain the advantage in goal difference, thereby putting immense pressure on Arsenal.

Notably, Man City is renowned for its ability to "accelerate" powerfully in the final stages of the season. Meanwhile, Arsenal has often faltered at decisive moments in recent seasons. Therefore, despite currently holding the points advantage, "The Gunners" cannot yet feel secure.

In the context of a packed schedule and mounting pressure, every goal, every moment on the pitch now could be decisive for the Premier League throne. And if the scenario of both teams tying in points occurs, this year's race promises to be decided by the most ruthless numbers: goal difference.