Arsenal are preparing to host Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night with one hand on the Premier League title
Arsenal can already smell the Premier League title as they prepare to welcome Burnley to north London on Monday. With two games remaining, they lead the chasing Manchester City by two points.
Mikel Arteta's side have been forced to play the bridesmaid for three consecutive top-flight seasons but now have the crown within their grasp after a 1-0 win away at West Ham last weekend.
They'll face Burnley at home before travelling to Crystal Palace on the final day, knowing that if they win both of these games, they will be Premier League champions. Less than a week after facing Palace, they'll fly to Budapest to contest the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
This season may go down in history and the Gunners could bring momentum into the summer transfer window, as it has been reported the club have their eyes on a £62million midfielder. Mirror Football brings you the latest from the Emirates Stadium.
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Gunners join race for Mateus Fernandes
The Times report Arsenal are one of a handful of clubs showing an interest in West Ham star Mateus Fernandes. Gunners fans will be familiar with the Portuguese midfielder, who missed a golden chance to put the Hammers ahead when they faced them on Sunday.
Fernandes only arrived at the London Stadium last summer from the relegated Southampton but has been a major hit. The report claims that PSG are interested and other English clubs such as Manchester United have been linked with him.
Crucially, it is alleged that West Ham do not want to sell Fernandes and will endeavour not to do so if they remain in the Premier League. However, if they are relegated, they supposedly will have little choice in the matter. They currently occupy 18th position in the top flight.
As per the CIES Football Observatory, Fernandes is worth anywhere between £54m and £62m. Though his club may not be able to ask for such a fee if they are relegated to the Championship next season.
Pep Guardiola takes action after win
City kept the pressure on the league leaders when they faced Palace on Wednesday evening, coming away convincing 3-0 winners to ensure that the title can't be won on Monday.
Oliver Glasner's side will welcome Arsenal on the final day and it seemed that after the clash at the Etihad, Pep Guardiola had some words for the players who could help his team snatch away the league trophy.
Cameras caught Guardiola going around the Palace cohort after the full-time whistle. Pundits on Sky Sports joked he was giving them advice for their final game against Arsenal. The Spaniard appeared to converse with Chris Richards, Jefferson Lerma, Maxence Lacroix and Adam Wharton.
He was asked about the title race afterwards and said: "It depends on them [Arsenal]. If they win two games, nothing to do, nothing to talk. All we can be is in there just in case. The last two games are tough."
Sudrock29
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🚨 Guardiola promised Rolex watches to all Burnley players of they beat Arsenal. 😍
and if they lose, Arteta will shove his c*£& in Guardiola's big mouth, ,😂
sukbkopst
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🚨 Guardiola promised Rolex watches to all Burnley players of they beat Arsenal. 😍
Arteta can afford it too....so.keep your watches...
Saebelorsu
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the maximum point city could get from game vs Bournemouth is only 1..
Saebelorsu
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Arsenal are not going to win the Epl trophy ciz they will go to the final with high intensity with PSG and when coming back to the league with eagles the players will be too tired
arsenal just need draw,,easy for them
Saebelorsu
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the most easy way to champ beat burnley mimimum 3 goals draw with crystal palace
muccdenpsz
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Arsenal are not going to win the Epl trophy ciz they will go to the final with high intensity with PSG and when coming back to the league with eagles the players will be too tired
shame on you
Huadektz
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Gunners can lose the two remaining fixtures and still go and lift the tittle, City games left are tough for them to win even one game the least they can do is drawing at least one and lose the other one.
agreed
dougiefresh
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🚨 Guardiola promised Rolex watches to all Burnley players of they beat Arsenal. 😍
dougiefresh
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🚨 Guardiola promised Rolex watches to all Burnley players of they beat Arsenal. 😍
toaabdiku
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Arsenal will be playing PSG on 30th May as EPL Champions.
PSG would be playing Arsenal on May 30th as Ligue 1 champions
mebacekouz
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man city
Suubdlnuz
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Arsenal are not going to win the Epl trophy ciz they will go to the final with high intensity with PSG and when coming back to the league with eagles the players will be too tired
EPL is ending on 24th May...check your calender
laedikosty
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Arsenal are not going to win the Epl trophy ciz they will go to the final with high intensity with PSG and when coming back to the league with eagles the players will be too tired
You don't follow football properly
yeoclmosy
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Arsenal are not going to win the Epl trophy ciz they will go to the final with high intensity with PSG and when coming back to the league with eagles the players will be too tired
Arsenal will play their final match on the 24th May before travelling for the champions League final bruh
yeoclmosy
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Arsenal will be playing PSG on 30th May as EPL Champions.
jupeoptu
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Arsenal are not going to win the Epl trophy ciz they will go to the final with high intensity with PSG and when coming back to the league with eagles the players will be too tired
city will loose to Bournemouth, end of discussions
vubcdemsz
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Gunners can lose the two remaining fixtures and still go and lift the tittle, City games left are tough for them to win even one game the least they can do is drawing at least one and lose the other one.
Yes of course, only remember that if wishes were horses, beggars would ride. Unfortunately, it's not thr case
Lilshomyzilla
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Arsenal are not going to win the Epl trophy ciz they will go to the final with high intensity with PSG and when coming back to the league with eagles the players will be too tired
dakbcprtu
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Gunners can lose the two remaining fixtures and still go and lift the tittle, City games left are tough for them to win even one game the least they can do is drawing at least one and lose the other one.