If Arsenal drop points in their next two games and City win theirs, City could secure the title with two matches to spare. Alternatively, City might need to match Arsenal's result on the final day of the season to clinch the title based on goal difference.

Manchester City might have been hoping for a helping hand from Tottenham as they faced Arsenal in the North London Derby on Sunday. However, the Gunners resisted a Spurs comeback to move four points clear of City at the top of the table with a 3-2 victory. City responded by defeating Nottingham Forest at the City Ground to close the gap back to just one point, and they still have a game in hand, coincidentally against Tottenham in the final week of the campaign.

With four games remaining, City are aware that four victories will secure them a fourth consecutive Premier League title. However, if Arsenal drop points before then, City could be crowned champions sooner. The earliest City can clinch the title depends on Arsenal's results.

Arsenal's next fixture is on May 4 against Bournemouth. If Arsenal lose to Bournemouth, they would remain on 80 points with two games left and a maximum possible points tally of 86. Meanwhile, City would move up to 82 points with three games remaining if they defeat Wolves at home later that day.

Looking ahead to May 11, City could extend their lead to five points (reaching 85 points) by defeating Fulham in the early kick-off at Craven Cottage. Arsenal would then face Manchester United at Old Trafford on May 12. If Arsenal drop points in that match, City would secure the title.

In summary, if Arsenal fail to earn any or just one point from their next two games and City win both of theirs, City would be champions with two matches to spare. If both teams win all their remaining games before the final day, City would enter their match against West Ham two points ahead of Arsenal, needing only to match their result to secure the title at the Etihad. However, a draw for City and a win for Arsenal would leave them tied on points, with Arsenal's goal difference significantly ahead of City's.