Seven games which will determine the Premier League title race
The 2023/24 Premier League title race looks set to be one of the most thrilling battles in recent years, with little to choose between the top three teams heading into the final 10 games.
Arsenal are ahead of Liverpool on goal difference at the top of the standings, while reigning champions Manchester City are just one point adrift of their title rivals.
Online bookmakers rate Man City as the 6/5 favourites to win the league for the fourth year in a row following a flurry of support from sports bettors in recent weeks.
Given their favourable run-in, many more punters may be tempted to visit platforms such as Coinkings in the hope of boosting their bankroll for wagering on City to get the job done.
However, Arsenal and Liverpool are sure to attract plenty of interest in the outright betting market as they strive to knock Man City off their perch.
Liverpool are second in the outright betting at 2/1, while the Gunners are rated as 11/4 shots to hang on to top spot over the final couple of months.
While there are sure to be plenty of twists and turns between now and the end of the season, these seven eye-catching fixtures could be the definitive ones in the title battle.
Manchester City vs Arsenal
The clash between Man City and Arsenal at the end of this month could be a make-or-break fixture for their respective title challenges this season.
The Gunners triumphed 1-0 in the reverse fixture in October and Pep Guardiola’s side will be gunning for revenge at the Etihad Stadium.
Man City have traditionally held the upper hand over Arsenal in recent seasons and look a good bet re-establish their dominance in their latest encounter.
Manchester United vs Liverpool
The balance of power between these two bitter rivals has shifted towards Liverpool over the past few years, but things could be changing.
The Red Devils held Liverpool to a draw in the league at Anfield earlier this season before knocking them out of the FA Cup in a seven-goal thriller at Old Trafford in March.
With Man United still having an outside of qualifying for the Champions League, this game is undoubtedly a banana skin for the Merseyside outfit.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal
Tottenham took a point off Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium earlier this season and will fancy their chances of causing them more headaches towards the end of April.
They have improved massively under manager Ange Postecoglou this season and will be eager to have a significant say in the destination of the title.
Milkel Arteta’s side triumphed 2-0 in the corresponding fixture last term, but may struggle to repeat the feat this time around.
Arsenal vs Chelsea
Chelsea’s involvement in the FA Cup forced this game to be postponed in March and it has yet to be rescheduled by the Premier League.
Regardless of when it is played, the fixture has the potential to be troublesome for Arsenal despite Chelsea’s underwhelming league performances this term.
The Blues are keen to end the season with a flourish by qualifying for Europe and could make life extremely difficult for the Gunners.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City
The clash between Tottenham and Man City is another fixture which will need shoehorning into the schedule due to the latter’s involvement in the FA Cup.
City have not triumphed at Tottenham in the league since October 2018, although they have recorded a couple of domestic cup victories there in the last three years.
Tottenham grabbed a 3-3 draw at the Etihad Stadium in December and are more than capable of denting City’s title hopes on their own patch.
Manchester United vs Arsenal
May 11 could be a pivotal date in the Premier League title race, with all three challengers facing tricky road trips.
Arsenal have been defeated 3-2 and 3-1 on their last two visits to Old Trafford, and their overall record there is not overly encouraging.
If Man United are still in contention to qualify for the Champions League when this game is staged, fans could be treated to a truly epic encounter.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool
Aston Villa’s transformation since sacking Steven Gerrard as manager has been remarkable. Having looked destined for the Championship 18 months ago, they are now flying high.
Unai Emery has done an excellent job at Villa Park, and he may end this season by guiding the Midlands side into the Champions League.
Scuppering Liverpool’s title hopes could be an added bonus for Villa as they strive to grab one of the coveted top four spots this term.
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