Arsenal are now within touching distance of history.
After crucial victories against Fulham and West Ham, Mikel Arteta’s side sit top of the Premier League table on 79 points with just two league games remaining. Manchester City remain the chasing force on 74 points, although Pep Guardiola’s side still have three matches left to play.
The pressure, therefore, remains enormous.
For much of the season Arsenal have looked mature, resilient and capable of handling the demands of a title race better than in previous years. Yet as every supporter knows, the Premier League has a habit of producing late twists when least expected.
The Gunners have already negotiated two potentially awkward fixtures in Fulham and West Ham. Arsenal comfortably dispatched Fulham at the Emirates before surviving an intense and dramatic battle at the London Stadium to leave East London with a massive three points.
That now leaves just two fixtures standing between Arsenal and potential glory.
Burnley at home.
Crystal Palace away.
On paper, many fans would immediately look at Burnley as the simpler assignment. Arsenal have been excellent at the Emirates throughout the campaign and title-winning sides are expected to handle teams lower down the division in front of their own supporters.
Yet pressure changes everything.
As highlighted by the constantly shifting premier league odds, the margins at the top remain incredibly fine and a single mistake could still hand momentum back to Manchester City.
Burnley at home looks straightforward, but pressure changes everything
Burnley may not possess the quality Arsenal have faced elsewhere this season, but matches at this stage of the campaign are rarely decided purely by talent.
Expectation can become its own obstacle.
The Emirates crowd will arrive fully aware of the stakes involved, and nerves can quickly spread if Arsenal do not score early. Opponents fighting near the bottom of the table also tend to become dangerous during the final weeks because every point carries survival implications, though that is not the case for Burnley who sit in 19th position – 3 points above Wolves and 15 points behind West Ham at the time of writing.
Arteta’s men will likely dominate possession and territory, but patience and composure will be essential.
If Arsenal score first, few would expect Burnley to recover.
If frustration grows, however, pressure could suddenly become a factor.
Crystal Palace away could still be the ultimate test
If there is one fixture that still feels uncomfortable for Arsenal supporters, it is Crystal Palace away on the final day.
Selhurst Park remains one of the most intense stadiums in English football, especially under the lights and with something meaningful at stake. Palace are capable of making matches chaotic, emotional and physically demanding.
There is also the possibility that Palace could still be riding the emotional wave of their European adventure, while Arsenal may arrive carrying the full psychological burden of a title race.
Final-day fixtures are unpredictable by nature.
Players know every moment matters, fans react to developments elsewhere and tension builds with every passing minute.
Arsenal’s recent performances suggest they are growing mentally stronger under Arteta, particularly after navigating difficult moments against West Ham. However, title races are often remembered for one unexpected wobble.
That is why Palace away still feels like the fixture most likely to test Arsenal’s nerve.
The good news for Arsenal fans?
The Premier League title remains in their hands.
And after the way this team survived pressure at the London Stadium, many supporters will believe this squad may finally be ready to take the final step.
