da wazamba： Liverpool may have fallen away but Arsenal remain one point ahead of Manchester City with the finishing line in sight
da realbet： Just over a year ago, it looked like Arsenal were going to win a first Premier League title since 2004. Unfortunately for the Gunners' long-suffering supporters, Mikel Arteta's exciting young side ran out of steam down the home stretch and Manchester City finished first yet again.
The champions are favourites to prevail once again this season but, as we approach the final week of the season, they're now under far more pressure than last year. Indeed, while injuries and fatigue have finally taken their toll on Liverpool, Arsenal one point clear of City at the top of the table, albeit having played one game more.
So, who will finish the season at the summit?
Ahead of matchday 27, GOAL attempted to predict the future by running through all three teams' remaining fixtures – and the good news is that we've been putting in the actual results and standings after every round, and will continue to do so for the rest of the campaign, meaning you can continue make fun of us in the comments section whenever we get something horribly wrong!
You can check out our guesses below…
GettyMatchday 27
Saturday, March 2:
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool
Forest are an awkward proposition at home but the injury-ravaged Reds should have Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Dominik Szoboszlai back.
Prediction: 1-2 Actual Result: 0-1
Sunday, March 3:
Manchester City vs Manchester United
They say form goes out the window in a derby but Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne are firing on all cylinders and should blow Erik ten Hag's frustratingly fragile squad away.
Prediction: 4-1 Actual result: 3-1
Monday, March 4:
Sheffield United vs Arsenal
The hosts are all-but-relegated, so expect the suddenly free-scoring Gunners to win comfortably once again.
Prediction: 0-3 Actual result: 0-6
Predicted Premier League table:
Liverpool 27 +39 63
Man City 27 +36 62
Arsenal 27 +42 61
Actual Premier League table:
Liverpool 27 +39 63
Man City 27 +35 62
Arsenal 27 +45 61
AdvertisementGettyMatchday 28
Saturday, March 9:
Arsenal vs Brentford
There would be a tremendous irony in Ivan Toney upsetting the Gunners' title charge but Arteta's men should have little trouble beating the Bees at home.
Prediction: 3-1 Actual Result: 2-1
Sunday, March 10:
Liverpool vs Manchester City
Much will depend on Klopp's injury list but if a few more regulars are back, we can see the Reds and the champions cancelling one another out in an exciting draw.
Prediction: 2-2 Actual Result: 1-1
Predicted Premier League table:
Arsenal 28 +44 64
Liverpool 28 +39 64
Man City 28 +36 63
Actual Premier League table:
Arsenal 28 +46 64
Liverpool 28 +39 64
Man City 28 +35 63
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Sunday, March 31:
Liverpool vs Brighton
The Reds might have to endure some hairy moments but they should have some top players back after the international break, allowing them to pile the pressure on their title rivals with an ultimately comfortable win.
Prediction: 3-1 Actual Result: 2-1
Manchester City vs Arsenal
The Gunners have already proven that they can beat Pep Guardiola's men at home but they're likely to once again fold at the Etihad in demoralising fashion.
Prediction: 3-0 Actual Result: 0-0
Predicted Premier League table:
Liverpool 29 +41 67
Man City 29 +39 66
Arsenal 29 +41 64
Actual Premier League table:
Liverpool 29 +40 67
Arsenal 29 +46 65
Man City 29 +35 64
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Wednesday, April 3:
Arsenal vs Luton
The Gunners will return to winning ways by hammering the Hatters.
Prediction: 5-0 Actual Result: 2-0
Manchester City vs Aston Villa
Una Emery's men will cause City's vulnerable defence problems but the hosts will scrape a vital victory.
Prediction: 3-2 Actual Result: 4-1
Thursday, April 4:
Liverpool vs Sheffield United
The Reds will run riot at Anfield to keep themselves right on track for the title.
Prediction: 4-0 Actual Result: 3-1
Predicted Premier League table:
Liverpool 30 +45 70
Man City 30 +40 69
Arsenal 30 +46 67
Actual Premier League table:
Liverpool 30 +42 70
Arsenal 30 +48 68
Man City 30 +38 67