Arsenal has regained control of the Premier League title race, and a victory at West Ham on Sunday may virtually guarantee the Gunners’ first English championship in twenty-two years.
A costly 3-3 draw against Everton earlier this week may eventually be deadly to Manchester City’s ambitions, despite the fact that they surged back into contention last month.
After a turbulent season, Tottenham knows that a victory over Leeds, together with West Ham’s fallen points, would put them within striking distance of safety.
Three talking points are examined by AFP Sport prior to the game.
With games remaining against West Ham, Burnley, and Crystal Palace, Arsenal leads City by five points.
The relegation-threatened Hammers are currently fighting for their survival after failing to defeat their London rivals at home in the league since 2019.
Thierry Henry, a legendary member of Arsenal’s 2004 championship team, worries that the match at the London Stadium might be a banana skin.
He said to Sky Sports, “I always thought that City might drop points against Everton and my worry was West Ham away.”
“I could see that happening, but I’m going to stay in my lane and not celebrate too early because nothing is done.”
Have Spurs made progress?
Although Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi has cautioned that his team is still in danger of relegation, seven points from three games indicate that things could be improving. The Italian, who took over at the end of March after Igor Tudor’s terrible temporary tenure at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, downplayed the significance of the team’s 2-1 victory over Aston Villa last week, claiming that nothing has been determined yet.
“We can’t forget the circumstances prior to Wolverhampton’s 1-0 victory last month,” De Zerbi stated to TNT Sports. It was a pretty depressing condition prior to Wolverhampton, and we have to live with these memories every day.
Following the Leeds match, Spurs—who are presently one point ahead of West Ham in the Premier League standings at number 17—will take on Chelsea and Everton, both of which are still hoping to qualify for Europe.
Leeds’ top-flight position would be assured with a victory on Monday, but if other outcomes go their way, they may already be secure.
Can Chelsea put an end to the decay?
With six straight losses, Chelsea’s Premier League campaign has collapsed, almost eliminating their chances of making it to the Champions League the following season.
Although the Blues’ league performance is embarrassing, they still have a chance to finish the season on a high note if they defeat Manchester City in the FA Cup final under temporary manager Calum McFarlane.
Chelsea, who are now in ninth place in the Premier League, have not won since early March and have only managed one goal in their last six top-flight games, which came in Monday’s 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest.
This weekend’s matchup between the west London team and Liverpool will be difficult, as Arne Slot’s team is on the verge of qualifying for the Champions League the next season.
Fixtures (GMT at all times)
Saturday, unless otherwise noted, at 1400
Manchester City v. Brentford (1630), Fulham v. Bournemouth, Brighton v. Wolves, Liverpool v. Chelsea (1130), and Sunderland v. Manchester United
Sunday, unless otherwise noted, at 1300
Nottingham Forest versus Newcastle, West Ham versus Arsenal, Burnley versus Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace versus Everton (1530)
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