Arsenal moved one step closer to winning the Premier League title after beating West Ham United 1-0 at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sunday.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal moved into a five-point lead ahead of second-placed Manchester City, who have a game in hand.
The Gunners are in pole position in the title race with just two rounds to go.
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POINTS TABLE
| Position | Team | Competitions | wins | Pulls | To lose | Goals scored | Goals against | GD | Points |
| 1. | Arsenal | 36 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 68 | 26 | 42 | 79 |
| 2. | Manchester city | 35 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 72 | 32 | 40 | 74 |
What must Arsenal do to win the Premier League title?
Arsenal must win both of their remaining league matches to claim their first Premier League title in 22 years.
Arsenal’s remaining two matches:
v Burnley (H), May 18
vs Crystal Palace (A), May 24
Published on May 10, 2026

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