{"id":2782,"date":"2026-04-06T08:26:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T08:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=2782"},"modified":"2026-04-06T08:26:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T08:26:24","slug":"how-many-premier-league-wins-arsenal-need-to-mathematically-seal-title-after-fa-cup-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=2782","title":{"rendered":"How many Premier League wins Arsenal need to mathematically seal title after FA Cup exit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_e792fe\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Arsenal are still in control of their own destiny in the Premier League title race despite being dumped out of the FA Cup by Southampton<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33720663\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mikel Arteta\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33720663.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2269282395.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33720663.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_GettyImages-2269282395.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33720663.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_GettyImages-2269282395.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33720663.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2269282395.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Arsenal are now under growing pressure in the Premier League title race\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Arsenal are now under growing pressure in the Premier League title race<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal turn attention back to the Champions League following their shock FA Cup exit at the hands of Championship promotion hopefuls Southampton on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Gunners head to Lisbon to take on Sporting CP in the first leg of the quarter-finals as they look to take a key step towards the last-four.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Mikel Arteta&#8217;s men then return to Premier League action this weekend for the first time in weeks when they host Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal remain in control of the title race, even though Manchester City are breathing down their neck following their Carabao Cup final victory over their rivals at Wembley.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But the Gunners technically need just 15 points &#8211; five straight wins from here &#8211; to secure the trophy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! <a aria-label=\"Latest Gunners news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook pageLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AFCFootball.London#\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Latest Gunners news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The north London side have accumulated 70 points from 31 games thus far, while second-place City have 61 points after 30 matches.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It means Arsenal can finish on 91 points if they win all of their remaining fixtures, while City can reach a maximum points haul of 85.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The sticking point is that Arsenal of course travel to City on April 19 in a game that could drastically change the picture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Although Arsenal would still be in the driving seat if they lost &#8211; the gap would be six points and City would have a game in hand &#8211; there would be a clear shift in narrative particularly on the back of recent results.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-33719199\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33719199\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mikel Arteta looks on \" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33719199.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Southampton-v-Arsenal-Emirates-FA-Cup-Quarter-Final.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33719199.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Southampton-v-Arsenal-Emirates-FA-Cup-Quarter-Final.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33719199.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Southampton-v-Arsenal-Emirates-FA-Cup-Quarter-Final.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33719199.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Southampton-v-Arsenal-Emirates-FA-Cup-Quarter-Final.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Mikel Arteta is under increasing pressure following Arsenal's FA Cup exit at Southampton\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Mikel Arteta is under increasing pressure following Arsenal&#8217;s FA Cup exit at Southampton<cite aria-label=\"Image: Offside via Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Offside via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, on the flip side, if they won at the Etihad Stadium they could then wrap up the title as early as May 9 when they travel across London to face West Ham.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">To achieve that, they would also have to beat Newcastle (H) and Fulham (H), ensuring they claim maximum points between now and that fixture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If Arsenal drew at City, a victory at home against Burnley would be enough, provided they also win their other prior fixtures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While City&#8217;s game in hand against Crystal Palace (H) will be rearranged later in the season, there is also a firm chance City could drop points before their showdown with Arsenal as they head to Chelsea next.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-33718454\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33718454\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Arsenal\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33718454.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2269832723.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33718454.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2269832723.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33718454.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2269832723.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33718454.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2269832723.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Arsenal were dumped out of the FA Cup by Southampton on Saturday evening\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Arsenal were dumped out of the FA Cup by Southampton on Saturday evening<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Beyond that, City also have tricky away games to navigate against Everton and Bournemouth, while they also host Aston Villa on the final day of the campaign.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Meanwhile, Arsenal&#8217;s run-in is reasonably straightforward as they host Burnley, who are likely to already be relegated, before traveling to Crystal Palace on the final day of the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Opta has crunched the data and they believe Arsenal&#8217;s chance of winning the title stands at 97.42 per cent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal are still in control of their own destiny in the Premier League title race despite being dumped out of the FA Cup by Southampton Arsenal are now under growing pressure in the Premier League title race Arsenal turn attention back to the Champions League 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