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EPL Round 30 concluded with the much-anticipated Gunners derby ending in a draw, making the Reds the biggest winners as they returned to the top of the table with 67 points. With only 9 rounds left, let's compare the remaining schedules of the top three teams and see who will have the last laugh.
Manchester City's remaining fixtures:
- April 4: Home against Aston Villa
- April 6: Away against Crystal Palace
- April 13: Home against Luton
(Postponed match against Tottenham)
- April 26: Away against Brighton
- April 29: Away against Nottingham Forest
- May 4: Home against Wolves
- May 11: Away against Fulham
- May 20: Home against West Ham United
Defending champions Manchester City currently sit third in the league with 64 points, trailing the top spot by three points. Facing Aston Villa at home and Tottenham away will pose significant challenges. Villa, who defeated City 1-0 earlier this season, has historically troubled the Sky Blues. With distractions from the Champions League clashes against Real Madrid and the FA Cup semifinal against Chelsea, Pep Guardiola's side must aim for victories in the upcoming matches.
Arsenal's remaining fixtures:
- April 4: Home against Luton
- April 7: Away against Brighton
- April 15: Home against Aston Villa
- April 21: Away against Wolves
- April 24: Home against Chelsea
- April 28: Away against Tottenham
- May 4: Home against Bournemouth
- May 11: Away against Manchester United
- May 20: Home against Everton
Arsenal currently sits second in the league with 65 points, facing the toughest schedule among the top three. Apart from matches against Villa, Chelsea, and Tottenham, they also have to contend with relegation-threatened Luton and Everton, as well as two-legged ties against Bayern Munich. Mikel Arteta's team faces a challenging task in their bid for the title.
Liverpool's remaining fixtures:
- April 5: Home against Sheffield United
- April 7: Away against Manchester United
- April 14: Home against Crystal Palace
- April 22: Away against Fulham
- April 25: Away against Everton
- April 27: Away against West Ham United
- May 4: Home against Tottenham
- May 11: Away against Aston Villa
- May 20: Home against Wolves
Leading the table, Liverpool holds the initiative in the title race, needing to win all remaining matches for guaranteed victory. Their remaining opponents are similar to Arsenal's, with the Merseyside derby against Everton being a crucial fixture.
According to Opta, if Liverpool beats Brighton, and Manchester City draws with Arsenal, the Reds become the top favorites for the title with a 47% chance, followed closely by Manchester City at 34%, with Arsenal being the least favored. The destination of this season's Premier League title remains uncertain, with Aston Villa, Tottenham, and Manchester United also having a say. The top three teams have a significant chance of making mistakes in the upcoming nine rounds, and stability will be key to determining the ultimate winner.
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