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Arsenal Within Five Points of City After Everton Slip

5/9/2026

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Arsenal moved within five points of Manchester City after City dropped points at Everton.
Arsenal have 76 points (+41 GD) after 35 matches, while Manchester City have 71 points (+37 GD) after 34 matches.
Arsenal must win at West Ham (10 May), Burnley (18 May) and Crystal Palace (24 May), while Manchester City must win at Brentford (9 May) and Crystal Palace (13 May) and then keep winning to force a final-day showdown.

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Arsenal moved within five points of Manchester City after City dropped points at Everton.
Arsenal have 76 points (+41 GD) after 35 matches, while Manchester City have 71 points (+37 GD) after 34 matches.
Arsenal must win at West Ham (10 May), Burnley (18 May) and Crystal Palace (24 May), while Manchester City must win at Brentford (9 May) and Crystal Palace (13 May) and then keep winning to force a final-day showdown.