Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher (48) said that with Manchester City (Man City) drawing, Arsenal has effectively secured the title.
Man City managed only a point after drawing 3-3 with Everton on the 5th (KST). That left Man City stuck on 71 points, five points behind leader Arsenal (76 points).
With three matches remaining, Arsenal has breathed easier. Meanwhile, Man City has four matches left but it has become virtually impossible for them to win the title on their own.
Arsenal will play the second leg of the Champions League semifinal against Atlético Madrid at home on the 6th, then travel to face West Ham United in the league on the 11th. If they beat West Ham, they will be one step closer to their first title in 22 years.
On that, Carragher told Britain's Sky Sports, "From Arsenal's perspective tonight was entirely a league game, but can you imagine how excited they will be tomorrow?" adding, "Although it's a different competition (the Champions League), the excitement of Arsenal fans and the energy in the stadium will be tremendous."
He went on, "Think about being through to the Champions League final, with two to three weeks left in the league and the initiative in your hands," and emphasized, "If Arsenal win next week's trip to West Ham, they have won the league. The title is confirmed."
Carragher also said, "If they beat West Ham, it's over. They will have no trouble beating Burnley at home," adding, "I think the West Ham away game is the key."
He especially stressed, "Man City would need to win every match to drag the title race to the final day. But if Arsenal win the West Ham game, the league title is certain."
Meanwhile, Arsenal legend Thierry Henry (49) was cautious in his reaction. Henry said, "As I said earlier that Man City could drop points against Everton, I'm also worried about Arsenal's game against West Ham," and added, "So I will hold my position and not celebrate too early."
Henry added, "Because nothing is finished yet," and said, "But Man City showed some nervousness, such as making technical mistakes that revived Everton, so this kind of thing can certainly happen."
Meanwhile, a pained Pep Guardiola (55), manager of Man City, lamented, "The first half was really excellent. Very good. But they came at us in the second half, we were less aggressive and eventually conceded a goal."
He added, "They played a traditional English-style game and were very aggressive in the contests," and said, "Overall, we played a good game."
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