LONDON, May 14 (BNA): Arsenal’s hopes of winning the Premier League title are almost over after losing 3-0 to Brighton on Sunday, the Associated Press reports.
Second half goals from Julio Encizo, Diniz Ondev and Pervis Estupinan sealed the defeat of Mikel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium.
The loss means that Manchester City, who beat Everton 3-0 earlier today, can be crowned champions by defeating Chelsea next Sunday.
City have 85 points, four ahead of Arsenal, and have a game in hand.
Arsenal only have two more games to play this season and the most points they can get is 87.
City need just one win from their last three games to retain their title, but they won’t need that if Arsenal lose to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Arteta admitted before the match that his team had to win, and the defeat came after a promising first half.
Enciso’s header in the 51st minute was followed by late efforts from Undav and Estupinan.
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