The Premier League title race will have its decisive moment on Sunday (April 19) as Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. Separated by six points, Arsenal lead the standings, but Man City will have their fate in their own hands as they chase a seventh Premier League title under Pep Guardiola and ninth overall. So what are the Premier League title permutations and how could the title race swing, here is a detailed look.<h2>What is the current scenario?</h2>Arsenal will enter Sunday’s match at the Etihad as league leaders and will still remain top even if they lose to Man City. However, equations will change big time if Pep manages to get the better of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. The Gunners will start the day with 70 points from 32 matches, while Man City will start on 64 points from 31 matches.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a><h2>Arsenal’s equation to win Premier League title</h2>In case Arsenal win on Sunday, the Gunners will need 10 more points from the remaining five matches to seal the Premier League title. In case of a draw against Man City, Arteta’s side will still be in pole position as they will need 13 points from the possible 15 to win the title. If Man City drops more points in the rest of the season, the above equation could be influenced big time and Arsenal could seal the title earlier than predicted.<h2>When could Arsenal win the Premier League title?</h2>In case of a win on Sunday, the Gunners will need 10 more points to win the title, provided Man City win all their remaining matches. However, in case Man City lose their next three matches, including Sunday and Arsenal win their next three matches, including a win on Sunday, the Gunners will seal the title on Matchday 36.&nbsp;In case City lose on Sunday but win their remaining matches, Arsenal will seal the title on Matchday 37 when they host Burnley.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>Man City’s equation to win Premier League title</h2>Man City will need nothing less than a win on Sunday to keep their fate in their own hands. Any other result will see Arsenal in pole position unless the North London side drops points in the remaining matches. Realistically, if Man City win their remaining seven matches, they will still need a favour from other sides. If City win all matches, they will have 85 points and if Arsenal win all their matches, excluding the head-to-head match against Pep and his side, they will also have 85 points.&nbsp;This will mean that either Arsenal should drop points in one of the remaining five matches after Sunday, or else the title will be decided on goal difference (GD).Currently, Arsenal have a GD of +38 and Man City have +35; however, this equation will also be changed based on Sunday’s head-to-head match.

Arsenal will enter Sunday’s match at the Etihad as league leaders and will still remain top even if they lose to Man City. However, equations will change big time if Pep manages to get the better of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. 

The Premier League title race will have its decisive moment on Sunday (April 19) as Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. Separated by six points, Arsenal lead the standings, but Man City will have their fate in their own hands as they chase a seventh Premier League title under Pep Guardiola and ninth overall. So what are the Premier League title permutations and how could the title race swing, here is a detailed look. What is the current scenario? Arsenal will enter Sunday’s match at the Etihad as league leaders and will still remain top even if they lose to Man City. However, equations will change big time if Pep manages to get the better of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. The Gunners will start the day with 70 points from 32 matches, while Man City will start on 64 points from 31 matches. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Arsenal’s equation to win Premier League title In case Arsenal win on Sunday, the Gunners will need 10 more points from the remaining five matches to seal the Premier League title. In case of a draw against Man City, Arteta’s side will still be in pole position as they will need 13 points from the possible 15 to win the title. If Man City drops more points in the rest of the season, the above equation could be influenced big time and Arsenal could seal the title earlier than predicted. When could Arsenal win the Premier League title? In case of a win on Sunday, the Gunners will need 10 more points to win the title, provided Man City win all their remaining matches. However, in case Man City lose their next three matches, including Sunday and Arsenal win their next three matches, including a win on Sunday, the Gunners will seal the title on Matchday 36. In case City lose on Sunday but win their remaining matches, Arsenal will seal the title on Matchday 37 when they host Burnley. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Man City’s equation to win Premier League title Man City will need nothing less than a win on Sunday to keep their fate in their own hands. Any other result will see Arsenal in pole position unless the North London side drops points in the remaining matches. Realistically, if Man City win their remaining seven matches, they will still need a favour from other sides. If City win all matches, they will have 85 points and if Arsenal win all their matches, excluding the head-to-head match against Pep and his side, they will also have 85 points. This will mean that either Arsenal should drop points in one of the remaining five matches after Sunday, or else the title will be decided on goal difference (GD). Currently, Arsenal have a GD of +38 and Man City have +35; however, this equation will also be changed based on Sunday’s head-to-head match.

Arsenal will enter Sunday’s match at the Etihad as league leaders and will still remain top even if they lose to Man City. However, equations will change big time if Pep manages to get the better of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.&nbsp;

Premier League: All title permutations explained ahead of Man City vs Arsenal contest

Manchester City <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-city-fall-from-top-spot-with-2-0-loss-to-chelsea-182559">lost to Chelsea 2-0</a> and have fallen out of first place in the Premier League in Matchday 16 action.&nbsp;

City lacked the cutting edge of the injured Sergio Aguero, they also missed Kevin De Bruyne and Benjamin Mendy.

Despite dominating the first half, City failed to profit with Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane missed big chances.

While interacting with media after the match, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said, "I would prefer to be with Sergio Aguero, with Kevin De Bruyne, with Benjamin Mendy, with everybody."

He also added, "But those guys were incredible, they did an incredible performance today."

Pep took pride in City's performance and urged his side to usurp Jurgen Klopp's men, who took a one-point lead in the title race with a 4-0 win at Bournemouth earlier on Saturday.

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"I said that is not going to happen. We are not here to be invincible, we are here to be champions," said Guardiola.

"We are calm, we move forward, it is part of the competition. There is no sport in the world: tennis; basketball; golf that one team win always. When people are saying that they are selling an illusion.

"It's part of the competition. You can lose, but it is how you lose."

And Guardiola warned that City's dreams of winning the Champions League for the first time this season could end in a similar fashion if they don't learn to kill games against the toughest opposition when they are on top.

"That is the Champions League level. People say Man City are favourites for the Champions League. That is what is going to happen in the future on the biggest stages, but the way we played today is absolutely incredible."

With their loss and Liverpool's 4-0 victory Saturday over Bournemouth, the Citizens (41 points) have dropped to second in the English-league standings and the Reds (42 points) are now in first.

Chelsea is in third with 34 points, just ahead of red-hot crosstown rival Arsenal based on goal differential.

Manchester City lost to Chelsea 2-0 and have fallen out of first place in the Premier League in Matchday 16 action. City lacked the cutting edge of the injured Sergio Aguero, they also missed Kevin De Bruyne and Benjamin Mendy.

Manchester City lost to Chelsea 2-0 and have fallen out of first place in the Premier League in Matchday 16 action. City lacked the cutting edge of the injured Sergio Aguero, they also missed Kevin De Bruyne and Benjamin Mendy. Despite dominating the first half, City failed to profit with Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane missed big chances. While interacting with media after the match, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said, "I would prefer to be with Sergio Aguero, with Kevin De Bruyne, with Benjamin Mendy, with everybody." He also added, "But those guys were incredible, they did an incredible performance today." Pep took pride in City's performance and urged his side to usurp Jurgen Klopp's men, who took a one-point lead in the title race with a 4-0 win at Bournemouth earlier on Saturday. Bounce back quick. #City pic.twitter.com/UwFfspzDnk — Phil Foden (@PhilFoden) December 8, 2018 × "I said that is not going to happen. We are not here to be invincible, we are here to be champions," said Guardiola. "We are calm, we move forward, it is part of the competition. There is no sport in the world: tennis; basketball; golf that one team win always. When people are saying that they are selling an illusion. "It's part of the competition. You can lose, but it is how you lose." And Guardiola warned that City's dreams of winning the Champions League for the first time this season could end in a similar fashion if they don't learn to kill games against the toughest opposition when they are on top. "That is the Champions League level. People say Man City are favourites for the Champions League. That is what is going to happen in the future on the biggest stages, but the way we played today is absolutely incredible." With their loss and Liverpool's 4-0 victory Saturday over Bournemouth, the Citizens (41 points) have dropped to second in the English-league standings and the Reds (42 points) are now in first. Chelsea is in third with 34 points, just ahead of red-hot crosstown rival Arsenal based on goal differential.

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