Could Guardiola's best and Arteta's worst month decide ti...
As the Premier League season approaches its finale, April could be the defining month for leaders Arsenal and closest challengers Manches...
What’s Happening
Alright so As the Premier League season approaches its finale, April could be the defining month for leaders Arsenal and closest challengers Manchester City.
BBC Sport looks at the stats to explain why. Could Guardiolas best and Artetas worst month decide title? (wild, right?)
Image source, Image caption, Manchester City have clutched six out of the past eight Premier League titles, but Arsenal have not lifted the trophy since 2004 By Shamoon Hafez , Manchester City reporter and Chris Collinson , BBC Sport statistician Published 6 hours ago As the Premier League season approaches its finale, April could be the defining month for leaders Arsenal and closest challengers Manchester City .
The Details
Mikel Artetas men are aiming for the clubs first league title since 2004 - and with a nine-point lead and seven games remaining, have destiny in their own hands. Second-placed City, though, are looking to push them all the way and have a game in hand and experience of getting over the line in this decisive period.
Pep Guardiolas side, looking to claw back the deficit, can increase the pressure when they host the leaders in a monumental fixture at Etihad Stadium on Sunday, 19 April. And recent history shows this is the month where City excel and Arsenal flounder.
Why This Matters
“We need to get a lot of points,” dropped Guardiola. “We have not been consistent enough in the season. We have dropped points that we should have taken, which is why we are now in the position where we cannot do it differently.
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Key Takeaways
- “We have to win every single game.
- ” Arteta will be desperate to triumph come May, having clutched only the FA Cup and the Community Shield since taking charge in 2019.
- Like City, his side have drawn seven games, but they have suffered two fewer defeats.
The Bottom Line
“[Saturday] is a big day for us. The players know it, the stans know it.
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