Man City and Arsenal’s final PL fixtures compared as Guardiola’s side gain advantage

The race for the Premier League title is heating up as leaders Arsenal continue to be hunted by holders Manchester City.

The Gunners have been leading the way for the majority of the season and are aiming to lift their first Premier League title in 19 years.

City on the other hand have become accustomed to a race and Pep Guardiola’s side could gain an advantage heading into the final few fixtures of the campaign.

The Premier League recently announced the broadcast selections for Matchweek 36 across the 13-15 May.

City face a trip to Everton at 2:30pm in the afternoon with Arsenal hosting Brighton in their penultimate home fixture of the season at 4:30pm.

Both games are live on Sky Sports but the news has frustrated some Arsenal fans who are annoyed at the pressure put on them due to City playing first.

If Guardiola’s men win at Goodison Park then it could give them a huge advantage in the race – that’s assuming there still is one.

Both sides face tough fixtures and still have to face each other on 26 April at The Etihad Stadium.

Arsenal fixtures

Liverpool (A) 09/04
West Ham (A) 16/04
Southampton (H) 21/04
Man City (A) 26/04
Chelsea (H) 29/04
Newcastle (A) 07/05
Brighton (H) 14/05
Nottingham Forest (A) 20/05
Wolves (H) 28/05

Man City fixtures

Southampton (A) 08/04
Arsenal (H) 26/04
Fulham (A) 30/04
West Ham (H) 03/05
Leeds (H) 07/05
Everton (A) 14/05
Chelsea (H) 20/05
Brentford (A) 28/05
Brighton (A) TBC

The Gunners’ run looks harder but City still have Champions League and FA Cup football to content with which could see them lose focus.

Mikel Arteta’s team face games against Chelsea and Newcastle as well as facing Liverpool on Sunday in a clash that could be huge in the title race.

City have a larger squad and more experience and have been the chasers rather than the pace setters for the first time in a while.

Many are still tipping The Sky Blues to lift it but it’s hard to bet against Arsenal given how well Arteta has got them playing this season.

If it goes down to the wire then there will be a lot of drama which will make for great viewing for the many neutrals.