2 points separate 3 teams - Liverpool, Man City & Arsenal to fight it out in climactic title race

This Premier League season is set go down as one for the ages. The division is well on course to smash the record for the most goals scored in a Premier League campaign. Last season actually holds the current accolade with 1084 goals. If this term continues with the same scoring rate we have seen so far for the run-in, it's on course for there to be over 1,200 goals, shattering the achievement set last year.

We have been treated to some sensational games of football. Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City, Brighton's 4-2 win against Tottenham, and Manchester United's 3-2 comeback victory against Aston Villa are just some of the enthralling encounters witnessed. There have been numerous games and storylines you simply can't take your eyes off. And the title race looks like it's going to be one of the most thrilling climactic battles in years.

The Premier League title contenders 

There's 14 games to go (15 for Man City) and everything is to play for. Three teams, who all boast very different qualities, look set to fight it out. The 2019/20 champions Liverpool currently lead the way, and will be doing everything possible to help legendary manger Jürgen Klopp bow out with another Premier League title. Then come the trophy juggernauts Man City, who have won the last three titles under Pep Guardiola, and would become the first ever team to win the English top flight four times in a row, if they were to be victorious once again. Then there's a new look Arsenal, who are vying to win their first title in 21 years under Mikel Arteta, who would become the first ever boss to win the Premier League in his first managerial job. Three different, but mesmeric stories could be written over the next few months.

Liverpool - 54 points

Last five games - Fulham (A), West Ham (A), Spurs, (H), Aston Villa (A), Wolves (H)

Liverpool have lost just two Premier League games this season - both were in North London. The defeat to Tottenham back in May was also mired in controversy after a VAR error denied a Luis Díaz goal. The other at Arsenal slightly more worrying for Liverpool as they were outclassed by the Gunners. However, on the whole, Liverpool have looked back to their energetic best this season with a rejuvenated midfield after the additions of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

After the news emerged in January that manager Klopp would be stepping down at the end of the season after nine years at the helm, the motivation to win it for the German will be sky high from both the players and the fans. The return of star man Mohamed Salah, expected in late February will also be a huge boost for the Reds. The Merseysiders face Man City at Anfield in March, in a game that's sure to have huge repercussions on the title race. 

Man City - 52 points

Last five games - Spurs (A), Forest (A), Wolves (H), Fulham (A), West Ham (H)

It's getting to that stage of the season, where everybody knows what to expect from Guardiola's City. Wins, wins and more wins. Last season, the Sky Blues went on a 12 game winning run to wrestle the title from Arsenal. A few years back it was the same as they made up a seven point deficit on Liverpool in the 2018/19 season. They are currently two points behind the leaders Liverpool with a game in hand, and are firm favourites with the bookies to lift a historic fourth title in a row.

Their title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal however, may take some hope in that Guardiola's team have the worst goals conceded per game rate this season (1.19gpg) that they have ever had under the Spaniard. Including Guardiola's first season where Man City finished third. Going far in the Champions League, which many expect Man City will, could also be a distraction to league form. Nevertheless, having the duo of Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland back fit and firing will be radiating fear to City's challengers. 

Arsenal - 52 points

Last five games - Wolves (A), Spurs (A), Bournemouth (H), Man United (A), Everton (H)

Arsenal were top of the Premier League for 248 days last season, but ultimately a late capitulation meant they couldn't get over the line in a season where they had been massively overachieving under Arteta. This season they are the chasers. Sloppy points dropped against West Ham and Fulham before the turn of the year has left the Gunners behind. However, since the winter break they look right at the top of their game. Emphatic wins over Crystal Palace and West Ham sandwiched a huge confidence-boosting 3-1 victory over Liverpool.

Arsenal have the best defensive record in the entire Premier League, built around the axis of William Saliba, Gabriel and Declan Rice. They've conceded just 22 goals all season. In the first half of the campaign scoring was an issue, with many believing Arteta's team don't have the natural goalscorer to get them over the line. Although their chance conversion rate has increased drastically in recent weeks, and it will need to continue in that vein. The North London side will also probably have to take something from the daunting task of going to the Etihad in a huge game in March.

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