What Man City need to do to overtake Arsenal in Premier League title race after Palace win

Manchester City kept their Premier League title hopes alive by beating Crystal Palace 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday

Antoine Semenyo and Omar Marmoush gave them a two-goal cushion in the first half, before substitute Savinho sealed the victory after the break.

City have reduced Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League standings to two points, with just two games left. However, they now boast a healthier goal difference (+43) than the Gunners (+42).

They must win their final two games and hope Arsenal slip up if they are to win the league title.

City must also maintain their goal-difference advantage in case they are tied on points at the end of the season.

City’s final two games vs Arsenal’s

Three days after facing Chelsea in the FA Cup final, the Cityzens visit Bournemouth for their penultimate league game.

City face Aston Villa in their final home game. The Villans could still be pushing for Champions League qualification, potentially raising the stakes for the fixture.

Arsenal face relegated Burnley at the Emirates Stadium next Monday. A victory would mount more pressure on City, ahead of Tuesday’s clash at Bournemouth.

The Gunners have lost just once at home against the Clarets in the Premier League era (W7, D1).

Arsenal visit Crystal Palace in their last game. They have won 10, drawn four and lost two of their previous 16 visits to Selhurst Park in the Premier League era.

The Premier League title race is set for a dramatic finale, with every point potentially crucial over the final two games of the season.

Stats from transfermarkt.com.