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By Piyush Wankhede
Posted on May 1, 2026 10:30 pm | Updated on May 1, 2026 5:51 pm
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Arsenal receive a major news in their race for the Premier League title. This comes as a result of the request made by Man City to reschedule two fixtures, which is now set to be denied.
Man City requests for rescheduling of fixtures
As per reports, Man City have made a formal request to the Premier League to reschedule two fixtures. In this case, reports suggest that the Premier League are now set to dismiss this request. This request was made by Man City as they will play 3 matches within 7 days. This includes games against Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Chelsea. All these games are expected to be intense. Thus, making it very hard for the team to compete in all three games.
The next three fixtures of Man City include games against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth in the Premier League. Meanwhile, their clash against Chelsea is the FA Cup Final. The importance of all three matches is high. As a result, this request by City makes sense. Their formal request is to schedule the Bournemouth game ahead. In this case, they will be playing 3 games in 8 days. This would allow them a better day of rest between games.
Meanwhile, the Premier League standard protocol says that Crystal Palace game should be before 3 days of FA Cup final. However, Palace’s run in UEFA Conference League makes the rescheduling harder. Also, it is not possible to prepone a game against Bournemouth. As a result, they have no option but to deny the request made by Man City.
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Arsenal and Man City compete in numbers
SEASON 2025/26 NUMBERS FOR ARSENAL:
Points: 73
Games played: 34
Goal difference: +38
Arsenal currently stand strong at the top of the Premier League table. In this case, Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze remain their top goal scorers this season. Meanwhile, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber lead in the assists chart for the Gunners.
SEASON 2025/26 NUMBERS FOR MAN CITY:
Points: 70
Games played: 33
Goal difference: +37
Man City have edged closer to Arsenal. They sit at the second place with 3 points less than the Gunners. However, they have played 1 match less. Their recent form and momentum feels strong that pushes them closer to the title.
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Title race turns exciting as Arsenal-City turn the heat up
Recently, Manchester City defeated Arsenal in their Premier League clash. It put Man City on equal points with the Gunners after a long chase. Talks arise after that game saying that maybe Arsenal have lost the title. Also, the injury issues and their recent form felt like they will be falling behind Man City. However, there is an interesting twist to the story. The next fixtures will be intense with no rest for the City’s football players.
As a result, their players might suffer due to the workload. This also causes injury issues and the rhythm of the team to break. Thus, Man City’s loss will be Arsenal’s gain. They will benefit heavily if Man City makes a mistake or suffers due to the workload. This phase of the season is very crucial. Any mistake here will cost Man City the title. Therefore, it becomes exciting for the viewers watching this Premier League title race closely.
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Author’s Opinion
The Premier League title race gets more interesting. The request made by Man City to reschedule 2 games is set to be denied. In this case, Arsenal gain a huge boost to their title hopes. Any mistake here will cost City the title and puts Arsenal in a favorable position. Therefore, it will be interesting to see, who wins the title race?
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Piyush Wankhede
Piyush Wankhede is a Junior Football Writer at Six Sports, contributing articles focused on football news, match developments, and player performances. As an emerging voice in football journalism, he provides clear and engaging coverage that helps readers stay updated on key events and stories in the sport. Through his work at Six Sports, Piyush delivers concise match reports, player analyses, and feature pieces that highlight trends and narratives shaping modern football. His writing combines attention to detail with accessibility, making it easy for readers to follow football developments.
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