When can Arsenal win the title? Premier League permutations as Man City take on Crystal Palace
Arsenal know two wins from their final two matches will guarantee them the Premier League title. But there could be red and white ribbons on the trophy before that.
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Arsenal's nerve-shredding 1-0 win at West Ham on May 10 put them within touching distance of the promised land. If the Gunners win their final two games of the domestic season against relegated Burnley and Conference League finalists Crystal Palace and they will be Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years, irrespective of results elsewhere. Manchester City are still in the title hunt and play their game in hand against Crystal Palace on May 13.
Victory at the Etihad Stadium would move Pep Guardiola's side to within two points of Mikel Arteta's leaders. However, if City drop any more points from this stage onwards, it is likely to bring Arsenal 's moment of glory forward. MORE: Arsenal defender Ben White ruled out of UEFA Champions League final When can Arsenal win the Premier League title?
As the Premier League moves down the finishing straight, there are three possible dates when Arsenal could be crowned champions Monday, May 18: Arsenal vs. Burnley If City fail to beat Crystal Palace, they will be either four or five points behind Arsenal with two matches to play. If Arsenal then win their final home game of the season against Burnley, they will have an unassailable lead of seven or eight points, giving the Emirates Stadium faithful a title party.