Arsenal could have just been handed big advantage in title race

"The Premier League title race is entering its final furlong with just ten games left to play. Arsenal hold a five-point advantage over Manchester City, but neither side can be said to have their fate entirely in their own hands (or, more accurately, both can) given that Pep Guardiola's side have a game in hand and there is still a head-to-head Premier League meeting between the two set to be played in April."

"Arsenal have been drawn against Bayer Leverkusen, with Atalanta the other possibility. The Italian outfit will instead face Bayern Munich. There may not be much to call between those two possibilities for Arsenal, really - but their path into the latter rounds looks more generous than what City may need to tackle."

"In the quarter-finals, Arsenal will take on either Portuguese side Sporting or Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt, who should not be taken for granted given they saw off Inter in the play-off round having also beaten Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in the league phase. The semi-final on that side of the draw could potentially pit Arsenal against Newcastle, Barcelona, Atletico or Tottenham Hotspur."

Arsenal currently holds a five-point lead over Manchester City in the Premier League title race with ten matches left to play. Manchester City possesses a game in hand, keeping the competition wide open. Both teams remain active in multiple competitions including the FA Cup, League Cup final scheduled for March 22, and the Champions League. Arsenal's Champions League draw against Bayer Leverkusen appears more favorable than Manchester City's path against Bayern Munich. In the quarter-finals, Arsenal faces either Sporting or Bodo/Glimt, with potential semi-final opponents including Newcastle, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, or Tottenham. The fixture congestion and Champions League demands will significantly influence both teams' ability to maintain focus on the Premier League title.

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