Arsenal moved within three points of Manchester City for the Premier League title following a 1-0 victory over West Ham on Sunday [1, 2].
The result ensures the title race remains undecided heading into the final two matches of the 2025-26 season [3, 4]. A loss would have left Arsenal three points behind City with only two games left, meaning they would have needed City to drop points while winning their own remaining fixtures to stay in contention [5, 6].
Leandro Trossard scored the winning goal at the London Stadium [1, 3]. The match was marked by a critical VAR decision that avoided a potential setback for the visitors. Defender William Saliba said, "That VAR decision was crucial; it kept us three points clear of City with two games left" [4].
Arsenal now holds a total of 86 points [1]. Manchester City currently leads the table with 89 points [6]. Both clubs have two games remaining in the schedule [4].
Manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the necessity of a perfect finish to the campaign. "We know what we have to do — win the next two games and keep the title hopes alive," Arteta said [1].
While the win provides momentum, the path to the trophy is not yet guaranteed. Analyst John Hartson said, "Manchester City still have a chance if they win both of their remaining fixtures and Arsenal slip up" [2].
“"We know what we have to do — win the next two games and keep the title hopes alive."”
The Premier League title race has reached a critical juncture where Arsenal no longer controls its own destiny but remains mathematically viable. Because Manchester City holds a three-point lead with only two matches left, Arsenal must win both remaining games and rely on City dropping points in at least one fixture to overtake them in the standings.
