The day is upon us. It's Arsenal against Manchester City for a potentially thrilling title finale. Will there be a Sergio Aguero moment again? Will the Citizens fall 2-0 down as they did against Aston Villa a few years ago, only to mount a remarkable comeback?
Pep Guardiola will no doubt hope for a rather more straightforward day but Mikel Arteta will pray some late drama can take his team across the line.
Whatever happens, supporters inside the Emirates Stadium can be incredibly proud of the club's achievements this season. They may end the campaign without a trophy but to take this City team to the final day is remarkable.
Once all is said and done, they could end the 2023/24 term with 89 points and still lose out. What more can you do at that stage?
Arsenal have had their wobbles this term but to look back at certain games and wonder what if will only cause you to have a meltdown. It's better just to reflect on the good times.
Team
Played
W
D
L
GD
PTS
1. Man City
37
27
7
3
60
88
2. Arsenal
37
27
5
5
61
86
So, what does need to happen for the Gunners to win the crown?
How Arsenal can win the league
Well, they will need a miracle today, there's no two ways about it. Though, stranger things have happened, right?
First and foremost, Arsenal need to beat Everton today. They come into the final day of the season two points behind City and with a superior goal difference. So, all Arteta's men can do is grab the three points and hope.
If City draw or lose to West Ham at the Etihad and Arsenal win, the Londoners will take home the trophy. If City win, there is nothing that can be done to stop them.
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