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Published 15:43 28 Apr 2026 BST
Updated 10:29 29 Apr 2026 BST
League leaders Arsenal may have been handed a major boost in their hopes to win a first title in more than 20 years, after the Premier League confirmed the dates of Manchester City's final few fixtures.
Pep Guardiola's side had requested to move upcoming matches against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth, in order to avoid playing four games within eleven days, but this has been rejected, according to TalkSPORT.
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Man City's game against Bournemouth had to be rearranged since it was initially scheduled for the day after their FA Cup final (16 May and 17 May respectively).
The Citizens also have a game in hand against Crystal Palace to fit in before the end of the season.
The club had originally been due to face Oliver Glasner's side on March 22nd, but this was rearranged due to another cup final; the Carabao Cup showpiece against Arsenal.
As confirmed by the BBC, City will now play the Eagles on Wednesday 13th May, face Bournemouth six days later, and finally complete the FA Cup final versus Chelsea May 16th.
4 May: Everton (a)
9 May: Brentford (h)
13 May: Crystal Palace (h)
16 May: FA Cup final v Chelsea
19 May: Bournemouth (a)
24 May: Aston Villa (h)
29 Apr: Atlético Madrid (a)
2 May: Fulham (h)
5 May: Atlético Madrid (h)
10 May: West Ham United (a)
17 May: Burnley (h) - although exact date and time TBC.
24 May: Crystal Palace (a)
Arsenal lead Manchester City by three points at the top, although Pep Guardiola's side have an extra match to play, and have a superior goal difference and head-to-head record.
As such, if both sides win all their games, City would emerge as champions.
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