Is the Premier League title race over? Our thoughts

The makeup of the Premier League title race changed drastically at the weekend. Manchester City’s as-expected win over Luton Town preceded shocking home defeats from both Liverpool and Arsenal. The Reds fell to Crystal Palace by a single goal. Then, on Sunday, Unai Emery exacted revenge on Arsenal by leading Aston Villa to a 2-0 win at the Emirates. By the end of the weekend, Manchester City returned to a familiar spot at the top of the Premier League table, two points ahead of both Arsenal and Liverpool.

Fans of the two latter clubs already started waving the white flag of surrender despite each team having six games remaining on the schedule. By their accounts, the title race is over. Manchester City is going to win a fourth Premier League crown on the trot.

Mathematically speaking, those fans are wrong, as the table can drastically shift as the end of the season nears. Yes, Manchester City took a massive step toward becoming the first team to win the Premier League in four seasons in a row. Still, that is far from a guarantee.

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“The Premier League title race is far from over.” -Kyle Fansler

The volatility of the Premier League, particularly in the 2023/24 season, provided fireworks in the most recent matchday. Each of the three clubs at the top of the table entered their game as heavy favorites. Arsenal had the most challenging matchup, sure. Even the 2-0 defeat against Emery’s Villa was among the most shocking results of the season. Likewise, Liverpool lost a league game at home for the first time since Leeds beat Liverpool in October 2022. Those just happened to be on the same day.

Two points is a manageable sum, and Manchester City’s goal differential does not provide it an advantage in the event of ties. Despite this weekend’s results, Arsenal still possesses the best goal differential in the league. If Manchester City…

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Author : Kyle Fansler

Publish date : 2024-04-15 15:42:59

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