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.

Latest 2025-26 Premier League standings

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.

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One Team Has the Edge: Revealing the 3 Rules Deciding the Premier League Champion if Arsenal and Man City Tie on Points