As the Premier League season approaches its finale, April could be the defining month for leaders Arsenal and closest challengers Manchester City. Mikel Arteta's men are aiming for the club's first league title since 2004 - and with a nine-point lead and seven games remaining, have destiny in their own hands. And recent history shows this is the month where City excel and Arsenal flounder. Arsenal can further extend their lead when hosting Bournemouth in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off, before City face a tricky trip to sixth-placed Chelsea on Sunday. "It is a 12:30 kick-off, an early kick-off, so get up early, have an early breakfast, bring your lunch and let's go all together for it because it has to be a big day."

Source: BBC April 11, 2026 15:21 UTC