
In the 34th round of the Premier League, Manchester City's 1-0 away win over Burnley, achieved through Haaland's chip shot, confirmed Burnley's relegation and propelled City to the summit of the Premier League based on superior goals scored. As the final 5 rounds approach, both teams hold 70 points with a +37 goal difference, yet City's 66 goals exceed Arsenal's 63, granting them the lead.
The remaining 5-match schedules for Manchester City and Arsenal in the Premier League title race (each with 3 home and 2 away games):
Both Manchester City and Arsenal face Crystal Palace in their final 5 matches. Crystal Palace, likely without strong ambitions in the Premier League, is focusing on the Europa Conference League title. However, against Arsenal in a London derby, Crystal Palace often performs well against top teams. Their players are eager to shine against strong opponents to secure transfers to bigger clubs, making Crystal Palace a key arbitrator in this season's Premier League title race.
From a personal perspective, Manchester City's remaining schedule is slightly tougher than Arsenal's, but City's recent morale and title-chasing experience surpass Arsenal's. Additionally, Arsenal have Champions League commitments; their two semi-final matches against Atlético Madrid will be demanding.
Overall, I believe Manchester City has a higher probability of winning the Premier League title this season. What do you think?