A review of the last three seasons clearly shows Manchester City as the masters of late-season form, pulling away from Arsenal by as many as 10 points.
On Wednesday, 18 Feb 2026 GMT+7, the Premier League title race for the 2025/2026 season enters its final 12 games, with Arsenal leading on 57 points and Manchester City trailing with 53 points, a 4-point gap.
Looking back at the final 12 matches over the past three seasons:
In the 2022/2023 season, Manchester City collected 31 points out of a possible 36, while Arsenal stumbled with 3 losses and 3 draws, earning only 21 points, allowing City to clinch the title by a 4-point margin.
In the 2023/2024 season, Arsenal improved, gaining 31 points, but it wasn’t enough as City remained steady with 32 points, narrowly securing the championship by 2 points.
In the 2024/2025 season, although Liverpool won the title, City maintained their standard by earning 31 points late in the season, while Arsenal faltered, managing only 21 points and falling 10 points behind Liverpool.
Upcoming fixtures on Sunday, 22 Feb 2026 GMT+7:
- Manchester City vs Newcastle at 03:00 (Saturday night)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal at 23:30
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