Arsenal’s trip to Manchester City may not have lived up to expectations, but the three-way Premier League title race still hangs in the balance after a 0-0 draw at the Etihad Stadium. Liverpool recovered from a goal conceded after just 85 seconds to win 2-1 against Brighton on Sunday and become the new leaders with nine games remaining. Here’s where each contender stands and how their competition compares.
Liverpool – 67 points
Jurgen Klopp is still looking for a fairytale ending to his time in charge at Anfield, with the Reds taking advantage of two title rivals dropping points.
Liverpool were forced to work with Brighton, and as one of the contenders to replace Klopp, Roberto De Zerbi once again caused the German a lot of trouble.
But Klopp beat the Italians for the first time in five games thanks to goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.
The Reds face bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United at home with relative ease in midweek, before a trip to Manchester United next weekend will further intensify their run-in.
Just three weeks ago, Liverpool’s quadruple title bid ended in thrilling fashion at Old Trafford, with Manchester United edging out a 4-3 win after extra time in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
The local derby away to Everton could also prove tricky as they face teams chasing Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa in the Champions League in two of their last three games.
Upcoming fixtures:
April 4: Sheffield United (H)
April 7: Manchester United (away)
April 14: Crystal Palace (H)
April 20: Fulham (away)
April 24: Everton (away)
April 27: West Ham United (away)
May 4: Tottenham Hotspur (H)
May 11: Aston Villa (away)
May 19: Wolves (H)
Arsenal – 65 points
The Gunners’ eight-game winning streak ended at the Etihad Stadium, but one point was still enough to show how much progress Mikel Arteta’s side have made over the past 12 months.
A year ago, Arsenal suffered a 4-1 defeat away to Manchester City, with Arteta’s young side stumbling in the title race after leading for much of the season.
A year on, they look more mature and have a stronger roster that can handle the pressure of trying to win their first championship in 20 years.
Luton should pose little threat at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday but face a tough series of away games ahead against north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Brighton and Wolves.
Upcoming fixtures:
April 3: Luton Town (H)
April 6: Brighton (away)
April 14: Aston Villa (H)
April 20: Wolves (away)
April 23: Chelsea (H)
April 28: Tottenham Hotspur (away)
May 4: Bournemouth (H)
May 11: Manchester United (away)
April 19: Everton (H)
Manchester City – 64 points
City are aiming to become the first team to win four consecutive English top-flight titles and have the expertise to push the boundaries.
But Guardiola admits his side are now third favorites as they need support from Liverpool and Arsenal in the run-in.
The defending champions approach the end of a decisive month with fourth-placed Villa visiting the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
But if they keep their attacking distance, City will be confident of beating the leaders on paper against Tottenham Hotspur, the only tricky fixture in their final eight games.
Upcoming fixtures:
April 3: Aston Villa (H)
April 6: Crystal Palace (guest)
April 13: Luton (H)
April 25: Brighton (away)
April 28: Nottingham Forest (away)
May 4: Wolves (home)
May 11: Fulham (away)
May 19: West Ham United (H)
TBD: Tottenham Hotspur (away)
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