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After Beating Burnley, when Can Arsenal Be Confirmed as Premier League Champions?
Kai Havertz scored the winner as Arsenal stayed in the title race, while Manchester City can still cut the gap with a game in hand.
On Monday, Arsenal defeated relegated Burnley 1-0 at Emirates Stadium, moving five points clear atop the Premier League and on the brink of their first title in 22 years.
Mikel Arteta's squad has responded superbly from their defeat at Etihad Stadium last month, winning consecutive matches to maintain control of their destiny heading into the final day.
Kai Havertz headed home a cross from Bukayo Saka to break the deadlock in the first half, with Leandro Trossard hitting the post earlier in a stubborn defensive display.
Manchester City must defeat Champions League-chasing Bournemouth on Tuesday to keep title hopes alive; if Pep Guardiola's team fails to win at Vitality Stadium, Arsenal will be confirmed as 2025/26 English champions.
Should City win on Tuesday, the title race extends to Sunday's final day, with Arsenal traveling to Crystal Palace and City hosting Aston Villa, both teams level on a plus-43 goal difference.