Photo credit: Getty Images. By Shamoon Hafez, Manchester City correspondent, and Chris Collinson, BBC Sport data analyst. 139 comments.
As the Premier League season nears its conclusion, April could prove pivotal for table-toppers Arsenal and their nearest rivals Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s squad is chasing the club’s first title since 2004, and with a nine-point advantage and seven games remaining, they control their own destiny.
City, meanwhile, are determined to push them all the way, boasting a game in hand and a proven track record of thriving in crunch moments.
Pep Guardiola’s team, seeking to close the gap, will intensify the contest by hosting the leaders in a blockbuster clash at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, 22 April 2021.
Recent history suggests this is the month when City tend to shine and Arsenal struggle.
“We need to rack up a lot of points,” Guardiola said. “We haven’t been consistent enough this season. We’ve dropped points we shouldn’t have, leaving us with little room. We must win every single game.
