
The Premier League has finished 34 rounds, leaving 4 matches (Manchester City have one postponed fixture, thus 5 remaining). The competition for the championship is now in its decisive final phase. This season's title fight continues as a two-horse race: a mentor versus pupil showdown, Arsenal challenging Manchester City.
In the Premier League's 34th round, Arsenal claimed a 1-0 victory at home against Newcastle, taking all three points. They now have played an extra match compared to Manchester City, lead by three points, and possess a slight edge in goal difference.
Renowned Premier League commentator Zhan Jun shared his views on the title race: Arsenal's attack lacks potency, especially their wing players suffering a goal drought. Another concern is Arteta's reluctance to rotate; Rice and Suárez are getting no rest. Arsenal are competing in both the Champions League and Premier League, exhausting their key players. Arsenal have 4 games left, Manchester City have 5, each with two away fixtures—both sides could drop points on the road.
Zhan Jun believes: Arsenal's away matches against relegation-threatened West Ham United and the final-day trip to Crystal Palace could see them lose points; Manchester City's toughest away game is against Everton, and the trip to Bournemouth won't be easy either. Whether Arteta can help Arsenal's wings rediscover their scoring form is crucial for Arsenal to win the Premier League title after 22 years.
Personal perspective: Arsenal face a Champions League semi-final away trip to Atlético Madrid midweek; Simeone's team is tough to beat, and the two legs will surely drain Arsenal's energy. If Arteta persists without rotation, Rice and Suárez could be overworked or even injured, compounded by Arsenal's wingers collectively losing their scoring touch. Although Manchester City's remaining schedule is more demanding, they hold an advantage in title race experience. Arsenal also have a critical weakness: Arteta's indecisiveness and perhaps timidity, juggling Champions League and Premier League ambitions without clear priority, risking imbalance. Thus, Manchester City might even have a higher probability of winning the Premier League than Arsenal. What do you think?