One team has the edge: Revealing the 3 rules deciding the Premier League champion if Arsenal and Manchester City tie on points.
On 20 Apr 2026 GMT+7, the criteria for deciding the English Premier League champion in the event of a points tie between two teams were revealed, following the possibility that Arsenal and Manchester City, the two main title contenders for the 2025-26 season, could finish level on points.
1. Arsenal (33 matches): 21 wins, 7 draws, 5 losses, 63 goals scored, 26 conceded (goal difference +37), 70 points
2. Manchester City (32 matches): 20 wins, 7 draws, 5 losses, 65 goals scored, 29 conceded (goal difference +36), 67 points
If both teams win all their remaining matches, they will each finish with 85 points. The Premier League tie-break rules for determining the champion if points are equal are applied in the following order:
1. Goal difference
2. Number of goals scored
3. Head-to-head record
Considering the current situation, Manchester City holds the advantage because if the decision reaches the head-to-head criterion, the "Sky Blues" lead. They drew 1-1 away at Arsenal before winning 2-1 at home in the latest match last night.
