Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterFollowing last weekends clash between Pep Guardiola and Mikel Artetas men, the victor of the 2025/26 Premier League appears less clear-cut than ever.Manchester City prevailed in a narrow 2-1 win over league leaders Arsenal at the Etihad, with goals coming from Rayan Cherki, Kai Havertz and Erling Haaland.The games winning strike arrived in the 65th minute courtesy of Manchester Citys Norwegian bagsman, before Havertz missed the opportunity to level the tie in added time. You may like How to watch Manchester City vs Arsenal: Streams and TV info Arsenal could have just been handed big advantage in title race Mikel Arteta identifies why Arsenal crumbled against Manchester City If the two sides finish level on points, who wins the Premier League?Get VIP Manchester City tickets HERE with Seat Unique!Manchester City's hospitality provides Level 2 South West Corner seating and access to the exclusive Manager's Corner Lounge and Bar. Guests can enjoy premium food and bar options, complimentary tea and coffee at half-time and full-time, and a matchday programme. Car parking (one per four guests) is also included, adding convenience to this enhanced match experience.View DealWhile the answer to this question may seem obvious, with title races having been decided by goal difference not too long ago in the Premier Leagues past, it is less so with both sides tied in this deciding metric - +37 for Manchester City and +37 for Arsenal respectively.Manchester City leapfrogged the Gunners on goals scored with a 1-0 away win at Burnley last night.The criteria for deciding the title is first and foremost points won, followed by goal difference, then, in the event of a tie across both metrics, by goals scored.Currently, Manchester City have scored 66 Premier League goals compared to Arsenals 63, meaning they would take the tables top spot even with identical goal difference.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Pep Guardiolas side have used their game-in-hand chip against a relegated Burnley, who have conceded the most goals in the Premier League this season with 68.While a high-scoring, comprehensive victory for Manchester City always seemed likely, the Clarets limited the Cityzens to just one goal, rendering the title race even closer as we head into the final five matches.If Arsenal match Citys results and close that relatively small goals scored gap, which is possible given the relative ease of their remaining fixtures, then the Premier League title would be decided by the head-to-head results between first and second place.In this scenario, Manchester City would still lift the Premier League trophy courtesy of last weekends 2-1 win, with Arsenal only managing a 1-1 draw against the Cityzens at the Emirates.In the event of a tied head-to-head record, a one-off game between first and second would take place, the 'Premier League Final', which cannot occur this season due to the already finalised fixture results.Arsenal return to Premier League action at home against Newcastle on Saturday.TOPICSPep GuardiolaMikel ArtetaErling HaalandKai HavertzRayan CherkiManchester CityArsenalKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
