Arsenal's Title Hopes: Why Man City's Run-In Is Tougher
Arsenal host relegated Burnley and mid-table Palace while Man City face Bournemouth and Villa, both chasing Europe, with an FA Cup final in between.
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Arsenal host relegated Burnley and mid-table Palace while Man City face Bournemouth and Villa, both chasing Europe, with an FA Cup final in between.
Pep Guardiola benched his three best attackers against Crystal Palace, pointing to a congested fixture list with away games at Chelsea and Bournemouth.
Man City's 3-0 win cuts Arsenal's lead to two points, with goals from Semenyo, Marmoush, Savinho. Haaland rested for Cup final; Bournemouth & Villa next.
Guardiola blames referees for two lost FA Cup finals; urges City to focus on performance vs Palace. Rodri, Khusanov injury doubts.
Man Utd weigh shock Valverde move while also targeting Ederson & Fernandes. PSG chase Alvarez. Chelsea hold talks with Alonso. Wednesday's transfer gossip.
Chelsea have held encouraging talks with Xabi Alonso and are monitoring Andoni Iraola as top targets, with Alonso undecided after leaving Real Madrid.
Tuchel's 55-man provisional England squad includes injury-hit right-backs Alexander-Arnold, White and Livramento, plus Shaw, Welbeck, Scott.
Thomas Tuchel submits 55-man provisional England World Cup squad with Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck, Alex Scott, and Trent Alexander-Arnold; Ben White a major doubt.
Liverpool, Newcastle and Everton are targeting West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen, with the England international's future uncertain despite the club's survival
Troy Deeney's PL team of the week includes Arsenal title winners Raya, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, and manager Arteta, plus Haaland and Watkins.
Benfica target Fulham's Marco Silva if Jose Mourinho leaves for Real Madrid. Chelsea also interested, but Xabi Alonso is top choice. Guardian report.
Benfica targets Fulham's Marco Silva as José Mourinho's expected move to Real Madrid forces contingency planning; Silva also on Chelsea's radar.
VAR disallowed West Ham's equalizer against Arsenal after reviewing five potential fouls. David Moyes says referees avoid grappling in corners.
Arsenal beat West Ham 2-1 with late winner after controversial VAR decision, now need two wins against Burnley and Crystal Palace to end 22-year title drought.
Myles Lewis-Skelly on his tough season and midfield resurgence after helping Arsenal to a 1-0 win over West Ham, going five points clear in title race.
David Raya's crucial save preserves Arsenal's title lead; Jeremy Doku nets third straight; Joshua Zirkzee struggles at Sunderland; Andoni Iraola set to leave
Tottenham's Kevin Danso speaks out after racist abuse following Brighton draw, says he won't let it define him. Premier League condemns.
Arsenal lead Man City by five points after a late 1-0 win at West Ham. Trossard's goal and a disallowed equalizer put them in control with two games left.
Arsenal survived a late VAR controversy to beat West Ham 1-0, extending their Premier League lead to 5 points with two matches remaining.
Arsenal survive late VAR drama to beat West Ham 1-0 via Trossard, extend Premier League lead to five points with two games left with Manchester City lurking.