The London club delivered precisely what was required on the field. A narrow win against Burnley in the 37th round left them just one step away from Premier League glory, but all eyes will be on Manchester City’s must-win clash with Bournemouth at 20:30. The Citizens, currently five points behind and with a game in hand, can still mathematically keep their title hopes alive—but only with a victory. A draw or loss would mathematically end their campaign, as Arsenal currently sits on 82 points.

Arsenal poised to claim historic 14th Premier League crown

After three consecutive second-place finishes, Arsenal has never been closer to ending their title drought. Their path was nearly derailed last weekend when West Ham appeared to equalize in stoppage time, which would have pulled Manchester City level on points—but Callum Wilson’s goal was controversially disallowed.

Arsenal set to be crowned Premier League champions this Tuesday if…

• Manchester City fail to defeat Bournemouth

A confirmed title this evening would not only mark Arsenal’s first Premier League trophy in 22 years but could also ease the pressure ahead of their Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30 in Budapest. While PSG has no further fixtures before then, Arsenal still faces Crystal Palace on May 24—a match whose stakes will be determined by tonight’s outcome in Manchester.