This is a decisive turning point in the title race. On Sunday evening, Manchester City made short work of Chelsea (3-0) in the 32nd round of matches. This resounding victory allows Pep Guardiola's men to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal, on the eve of a thrilling end to the season.

City take advantage of the Gunners' slip-up

The weekend had started badly for the Londoners. On Saturday, Arsenal fell to a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth, opening a huge door for their pursuers. The Sky Blues didn't let the opportunity slip away, utterly dominating a Chelsea side in the midst of an identity crisis.

The title clash is coming

The standings are now closer than ever:

1. Manchester City: 64 points (with one game in hand).
2. Arsenal: 70 points.

The gap is now only 6 points . Everything could change next week in a de facto final: the clash between Manchester City and Arsenal . A victory for City would see them close to within just 3 points of the Gunners, while still holding onto their game in hand.

The stakes: While Arsenal seem to be running out of steam in the final sprint, Guardiola's war machine is gaining momentum at the best possible time.

Chelsea hit rock bottom

For Chelsea, the nightmare continues. The Londoners have just suffered their third consecutive league defeat (their fifth in six matches across all competitions). Unable to mount a comeback, Didier Drogba's former teammates remain stuck in 6th place with 48 points, seeing their hopes of redemption this season fade away.

With six matchdays remaining, the suspense is total in England!