Arsenal are on the cusp of securing the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, and the confirmation could come as soon as Tuesday night. The Gunners have inched closer to the championship following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley on Monday, courtesy of a first-half header from Kai Havertz.
With just one match remaining—a trip to Crystal Palace—Mikel Arteta’s side holds a five-point lead over Manchester City. The fate of the title now hinges on City’s away clash against Bournemouth on Tuesday. The Cherries are desperate for points as they chase European qualification for next season.
Should Pep Guardiola’s team drop any points at the Vitality Stadium, Arsenal will be crowned champions immediately. This potential outcome has sent excitement through the Arsenal fanbase, who have endured a long wait since the Invincibles era.
Remarkably, Arsenal have topped the table for a total of 556 nights since the 2022-23 season—over 200 more than any other club in that period, including Liverpool, who have managed 355 nights at the summit.
All eyes will be on Bournemouth’s home ground come Tuesday, as the Premier League title race reaches its climax.