Time is running out for Arsenal as Manchester City hunt Premier League glory football news

Arsenal have barely put a step wrong in the Premier League in 2024, but as the title race approaches the finish line, they are in desperate need of a favor from Fulham, who face Manchester City in a row this weekend. Is hosting. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners, who travel to Manchester United, are one point clear at the top of the table with two matches to play, but Pep Guardiola’s men have, crucially, a game in hand. If Nottingham Forest beat in-form Chelsea, who are battling Newcastle and Manchester United for a European place, they will take a huge step towards safety.

Let’s look at three talking points before taking action.

Arsenal expect City to fall behind

When the 2023/24 fixture list was revealed, Sunday’s trip to Manchester United might have looked like a difficult task for Arsenal, but that no longer seems to be the case.

The Gunners, chasing their first Premier League title in 20 years, are likely to be ousted from the top of the table by the time Sunday’s kick-off at Old Trafford begins.

That’s because second-placed City, in search of an historic fourth consecutive Premier League title, are in action at Fulham the previous day.

City are unbeaten against the London side in 21 games in all competitions.

Arsenal are confident they can beat a flailing United team whose chances of being eliminated from European football next season have increased after an embarrassing 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace on Monday.

City have a game at Tottenham next week, where they have never scored a goal in the league, but Spurs’ form has caught up with them and Erling Haaland is back to his best form.

Arsenal, who boast the better goal difference, need City to falter but the signs are not promising.

Newcastle, Chelsea battle for Europe

Newcastle and Chelsea are both bidding for a European place at the end of the season, which has been helped by Manchester United’s slump.

Based on the results of the last few rounds of the Premier League and the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle are tipped to take a Europa League or UEFA Conference League spot.

If Tottenham progress further they could even finish in fifth place.

Sixth-placed Newcastle, who host Brighton on Saturday, have won five of their last seven league games.

Chelsea’s free-scoring pace was slow a few weeks ago, but one defeat in their last 12 league matches has given them hope of recovering from a troubled season.

Mauricio Pochettino’s men travel to relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest, knowing a win will keep their hopes of a European place alive.

Forest Eye Protection after turbulent campaign

Nottingham Forest learned this week that their appeal against their four-point fine for breaching Premier League financial rules was unsuccessful, but they are still close to securing top-flight safety.

If Forest can better Luton’s result against West Ham they will be on course to finish top for the third year in a row.

It has been a tumultuous season for Forest, who were accused of inappropriate conduct by the Football Association earlier this month after the club criticized VAR Stuart Attwell on social media following their defeat to Everton .

Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo said he had “already moved on” after an unsuccessful appeal over the points deduction.

They are favorites to avoid defeat, but if results go their way this weekend they could face a shootout for survival with Burnley on the final weekend.

fixtures

Saturday (1400 GMT unless otherwise stated)

Fulham vs Man City (1130), Bournemouth vs Brentford, Everton vs Sheff Utd, Newcastle vs Brighton, Tottenham vs Burnley, West Ham vs Luton, Wolves vs Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea (1630)

sunday

Manchester United vs Arsenal (1530)

monday

Aston Villa vs Liverpool (1900)

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