{"id":29874,"date":"2026-05-01T14:47:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T13:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/?p=29874"},"modified":"2026-05-01T14:47:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T13:47:47","slug":"arsenal-aim-to-extend-lead-over-man-city-in-epl-title-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/arsenal-aim-to-extend-lead-over-man-city-in-epl-title-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal Aim to Extend Lead Over Man City in EPL Title Race"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>LONDON (FN)<\/strong> Arsenal is aiming to keep the pressure on Manchester City in the Premier League title race, holding a three\u2011point lead but facing the reality that Pep Guardiola\u2019s side have a game in hand and fixtures that could swing momentum back their way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mikel Arteta\u2019s team sit top with 73 points from 34 matches, just ahead of City on 70 points from 33. Arsenal host Fulham on May 2, while City travel to Everton on May 4 and then face Brentford on May 9, meaning Guardiola\u2019s side could reclaim first place before Arsenal play again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The margins are razor thin. Arsenal\u2019s goal difference stands at +38 compared to City\u2019s +37, while City have scored 66 goals to Arsenal\u2019s 64. With both teams capable of winning out, the title could be decided by goal difference, goals scored, or head\u2011to\u2011head record \u2014 all currently tilted slightly toward City, who took four points from their two meetings with Arsenal this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arsenal must also balance their Champions League semi\u2011final against Atl\u00e9tico Madrid on May 5, while City prepare for an FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 16. Fixture congestion looms large for both sides, but City\u2019s squad depth has long been considered an advantage in the run\u2011in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If both teams win all their remaining matches, they would finish level on points, leaving the title to be decided by fine margins. For now, Arsenal remain in control, but City\u2019s game in hand and superior head\u2011to\u2011head record mean the race is far from settled.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LONDON (FN) Arsenal is aiming to keep the pressure on Manchester City in the Premier League title race, holding a three\u2011point lead but facing the reality that Pep Guardiola\u2019s side have a game in hand and fixtures that could swing momentum back their way. 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