Celebrate Arsenal: Manchester City lost points in their visit to Everton
Arsenal now depend on themselves to win their first English league since 2004
The fight for the Premier League title took a turn after the 3-3 draw between Manchester City and Everton, a result that changed the scenario at the top of the table. With this score, Arsenal was in a favorable position, since they now depend on themselves to keep the championship if they manage to win the remaining games.
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The team led by Pep Guardiola let an advantage slip away in a match that had sudden changes in its development. Jeremy Doku had overtaken Ci ty before the break with a shot from outside the area that seemed to direct the match against an rival who didn't show clear offensive at that moment.
However, the second half presented a completely different scenario. Everton found opportunities from the rival's mistakes and managed to turn the score around in a short period. o. A failed defensive action allowed the tie, followed by a header goal from Jack O'Brien and another goal from Thierno Barry, who would later sign his double to make 3-1.
The final stretch changed the course of the match. a. When time seemed running out, Doku appeared again with a shot in the 97th minute to seal the definitive tie and rescue a point.
The impact on the table and the close of the calendar
Despite the reaction in the last minutes, the result leaves Manchester City in a compromised situation. The e The team has 71 points and is five behind Arsenal, which leads with 76 units after its previous victory against Fulham.
Even with a match in hand, the margin is limited. If City wins all its remaining commitments, it would reach a maximum 83 points. In contrast e, Arsenal could reach 85 if they achieve wins in their last three matches, which would make them champions without depending on other results.
The immediate calendar presents different challenges. City will face Brentford, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Aston Villa in the final matchdays. For its part, Arsenal will visit West Ham and will close its participation against Burnley and Crystal Palace.
The tie at Hill Dickinson not only left points in the way for Guardiola's team, it also transferred the pressure to the final stretch of the tournament, where each result will be determining in the definition of the title.

