EPL State of Play: Arsenal Cling to Top Spot as Wolves Go Down and Spurs Flirt with the Drop

With six gameweeks remaining, the 2025-26 Premier League season is delivering drama at both ends of the table. Arsenal sit top on 70 points, but their grip on the title has loosened after a damaging 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth — a result that sent shockwaves through north London. Manchester City, rejuvenated under Pep Guardiola, are three points behind on 67 with a crucial game in hand that could turn the title race on its head.

City's 3-0 demolition of Chelsea underlined their intent. Erling Haaland, after a relatively quiet spell by his standards, scored twice to take his season tally to 22 league goals. If City win their game in hand, the gap narrows to just one point with momentum firmly in their favour. For Kenyan Arsenal fans — and there are millions across Nairobi, Mombasa, and beyond — the next few weeks will be an exercise in collective nerve management.

At the bottom, the picture is becoming clearer — and it is ugly. Wolverhampton Wanderers were mathematically relegated after West Ham's goalless draw at Crystal Palace left Wolves 16 points adrift with only 15 available. It marks the end of Wolves' six-year stay in the top flight, a period that included a Europa League quarter-final and some memorable nights under Nuno Espirito Santo.

The remaining two relegation spots are fiercely contested. Tottenham Hotspur — yes, Tottenham — currently occupy the final drop zone place, a scenario that would have been unthinkable at the start of the season. West Ham and Burnley are also in the mix, separated by just three points. Nottingham Forest, once teetering on the edge, have pulled five points clear thanks to a stunning 4-1 comeback victory against Burnley.

From a tactical perspective, the contrast between the two title contenders is stark. Arsenal's strength has been defensive solidity — they have conceded the fewest goals in the league — while City's resurgence is built on attacking firepower, averaging 2.8 goals per game since February. The title could well be decided by the direct meeting between the two in Gameweek 36 at the Etihad. For neutrals and fans in Kenya staying up for the late kick-offs, this is the Premier League at its dramatic best.