Liverpool, Arsenal or Man City - who will win the title?
With only two points separating the top three teams and 12 rounds remaining, the current Premier League scenario closely mirrors last year's situation. Back then, Arsenal appeared poised to clinch their first title since 2004, but Mikel Arteta's promising team lost momentum, allowing Manchester City to secure the championship.
As we approach March this year, Manchester City, the reigning champions, find themselves in a familiar position as favorites. However, the pressure has intensified compared to the previous season, as Liverpool has emerged as a strong title contender, currently leading the table by one point, with Arsenal trailing closely by two points.
The question now is whether Liverpool can maintain their position at the top. Jurgen Klopp's squad, eyeing a quadruple, has faced setbacks due to injuries in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Manchester City has once again found their stride just in time for the crucial stage of the season. Arsenal, buoyed by impressive performances since the start of the year, is determined to break their title drought.
In essence, the title race is heating up, with each team facing unique challenges and strengths as they vie for the coveted Premier League trophy.
Matches that could decide the title hunt
Matchday 27
Sat, Mar 2: Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool (15:00) Forest are an awkward proposition at home but the injury-ravaged Reds should have Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Dominik Szoboszlai back. Prediction: 1-2 Sun, Mar 3: Manchester City vs Manchester United (15:30) They say form goes out the window in a derby but Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne are firing on all cylinders and should blow Erik ten Hag's frustratingly fragile squad away. Prediction: 4-1 Mon, Mar 4: Sheffield United vs Arsenal (20:00) The hosts are all but relegated, so expect the suddenly free-scoring Gunners to win comfortably once again.
Matchday 28
Sat, Mar 9:
Arsenal vs Brentford (17:30)
It would be a huge twist of fate if Ivan Toney spoiled Arsenal’s title hopes but Arteta’s side should have no problem defeating the Bees at home.
Prediction: 3-1
Sun Mar 10:
Liverpool vs Manchester City (15:45)
Klopp’s injury situation will be crucial but if some more key players are fit, we can expect the Reds and the champions to share the points in a thrilling draw.
Matchday 29
The FA Cup quarter-finals will force all three teams to reschedule their fixtures. The new dates are still to be confirmed, though.
TBC
Arsenal vs Chelsea
The Gunners should have no trouble beating the Blues’ “expensive failures” at the Emirates, regardless of when they play.
Prediction: 2-0
TBC
Everton vs Liverpool
The timing could be crucial here. If the Reds have to face their struggling neighbours during a busy spell, we can imagine them settling for a frustrating draw at Goodison.
Prediction: 0-0
TBC
Brighton vs Manchester City
Roberto De Zerbi’s team won’t be intimidated by the champions but they might be affected by the Europa League depending on the date of the game.
Prediction: 1-3.
