Arsenal vs Manchester City: Premier League title race – what the numbers say with contenders neck-and-neck

Welcome back to The Athletic’s title-race tracker, where our data and tactics writers analyse the key trends behind the two-horse race for the Premier League crown between Arsenal and Manchester City.Pep Guardiola’s side came out on top when the pair faced off against each other at the Etihad Stadium last weekend, but victory in such a titanic battle does not guarantee glory by the end of the season. With five games remaining following City’s subsequent win over Burnley on Wednesday, it is now a simple sprint to the finish line, with both teams locked on the same points and an identical goal difference.Advertisement