Nine points. Seven games. Each game worth three points maximum. The arithmetic of Manchester City's title challenge is not impossible — but it requires events that have not been in evidence this season. For City to win the Premier League, they need to win all seven remaining games and Arsenal to drop at least nine points. Arsenal's form and mentality make the latter implausible. Arteta's side have been one of the most consistent teams in the league this season. They do not collapse. So what does City's title push actually mean? In practical terms, it is a source of motivation — it keeps the squad focussed, prevents any complacency in the run-in, and ensures Guardiola can demand maximum effort from every training session with a genuine prize still theoretically in sight. More importantly, it keeps the pressure on Arsenal. Even if City win all their games and Arsenal still pull away, the awareness that City are winning puts psychological weight on every Arsenal result. The Chelsea game on Sunday 12 April is the next step. Win it, keep the heat on, and see what April does. Mathematically alive. Tactically ready. That is City's position. 📅 Sun 12 Apr, 07:30 UTC | Stamford Bridge 🏆 GW30 | The Gap That Must Shrink