{"id":2267,"date":"2026-04-12T23:42:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T23:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=2267"},"modified":"2026-04-12T23:42:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T23:42:06","slug":"how-many-points-arsenal-now-need-to-win-premier-league-title-after-bournemouth-defeat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=2267","title":{"rendered":"How many points Arsenal now need to win Premier League title after Bournemouth defeat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_790335\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">After Arsenal were stunned at home by Bournemouth in front of a furious Emirates Stadium crowd, football.london takes a look at what the Gunners need to win the Premier League<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">13:24, 12 Apr 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 13:29, 12 Apr 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33756454\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 11, 2026\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33756454.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2270285228.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33756454.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_GettyImages-2270285228.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33756454.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_GettyImages-2270285228.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33756454.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2270285228.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Mikel Arteta's side endured a disastrous afternoon at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Mikel Arteta&#8217;s side endured a disastrous afternoon at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday<cite aria-label=\"Image: AFP or licensors\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: AFP or licensors)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal&#8217;s woeful home loss to Bournemouth has given Manchester City a massive opportunity to drag them back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Gunners were beaten 2-1 at home by Andoni Iraola&#8217;s side, 24 hours before Pep Guardiola takes his title-chasers to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea. Had Arteta&#8217;s team overcome the Cherries, they would have moved 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League, albeit with the Cityzens having two games in hand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Instead, victory at the Bridge, coupled with a win over Arsenal next week and a triumph over Crystal Palace in their game in hand (which still does not have a date) would see City, most likely, move above the Gunners on goal difference. Arteta called for calm after the loss to Iraola&#8217;s side, insisting their destiny is still in their hands.<\/p>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContentsEmbed_affiliate-contents-container__oTiet\" data-testid=\"affiliate-contents-embed\">\n<div data-testid=\"affiliate-content\" class=\"AffiliateContent_affiliate-content-container__10EX_ affiliate-content\">\n<p>England&#8217;s 2026 World Cup kits<\/p>\n<div class=\"AffiliateDisclaimer_affiliate-disclaimer__dG5ST\">\n<div class=\"AffiliateDisclaimer_affiliate-text__8nmDa\">This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_section-container__JMDzM AffiliateContent_content-details__U6C2M AffiliateContent_has-content-img___LY95\">\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_section-content__QCkL9\">\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_content-image__FxPNL\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Content Image\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33638757.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s510b\/0_Untitled-2jpeg.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_content-price-details__OpMC_\">\n<p>Various Prices<\/p>\n<p>England Official Store<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"AffiliateContent_content-buy-btn__xWiVO buy-btn\" aria-label=\"Buy button\" href=\"https:\/\/england-fa-shop.sjv.io\/c\/344386\/852317\/11901?subId1=Regionals-football.london&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.englandstore.com%2Fen%2Fengland-national-team-football-kits-three-lions%2Ft-25619315%2Bd-9072656104%2Bc-340607%2Bz-9-3856279017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Buy Now on England Official Store<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_section-container__JMDzM\">\n<div id=\"product-description\" class=\"AffiliateContent_section-content__QCkL9\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">England and Nike have launched the new home, away and goalkeeper kits to be worn at this summer&#8217;s FIFA World Cup. You can get free delivery on all orders with the code: <!-- -->ENGFREEDEL<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">After the match, Arteta said: &#8220;It&#8217;s painful, it&#8217;s a terrible feeling, but tomorrow is a different day. If somebody would have said to me in August we are in this position right now in April, I&#8217;m sure we would all take it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">With Arteta&#8217;s message in mind, <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><em>football.london<\/em><\/strong>  takes a look at what the Gunners need to lift their first Premier League title since the historic Invincibles side of 2004.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">When it comes to the number of points Arsenal need to win, this will also hinge on what City are able to pick up in their final matches against Chelsea, the Gunners, Burnley, Everton, Brentford, Bournemouth, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. However, it&#8217;s getting to a point where Arsenal may now need to win five of their six matches at a minimum to claim the title.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-33756595\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33756595\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola (R) and Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (L) gesture on the touchline during the English League Cup final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London on March 22, 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33756595.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2267454738.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33756595.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2267454738.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33756595.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2267454738.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33756595.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2267454738.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Guardiola and Arteta cannot afford any slip ups as we enter the run-in\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Guardiola and Arteta cannot afford any slip ups as we enter the run-in<cite aria-label=\"Image: AFP or licensors\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: AFP or licensors)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In their final run-in, Arsenal face City, Newcastle United, Fulham, West Ham, Burnley and Palace. Arteta&#8217;s side can finish the campaign with a maximum of 88 points, which includes the points they&#8217;d pick up if they beat City &#8211; and would guarantee them the title.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If City win all of their matches, including the game against Arsenal, they can only finish on 85. If Arsenal lose to City, but win the rest of their fixtures, they will also finish on 85, meaning goal difference would be needed to split them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal&#8217;s goal difference is currently +38, while City&#8217;s is +32. A 3-0 victory for Guardiola&#8217;s side next week would put both sides at +35.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If their goal difference remains the same come the end of the season, it would then be a question of goals scored. At present, Arsenal are on 62 goals, while the Cityzens are on 60. The margins could not be much finer at present.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While next week&#8217;s clash at the Etihad Stadium has been billed as a potential title decider, the results of City and Arsenal&#8217;s other games will likely decide what colour the ribbons on the Premier League trophy will be.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal are also competing in the Champions League, while City are still in the FA Cup. 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