Despite suffering a defeat to Manchester City, Tottenham inadvertently handed Arsenal an unexpected boost in their title pursuit, as the Gunners require favorable outcomes to clinch the Premier League trophy.
Arsenal watched with disappointment as their north London rivals, Tottenham, succumbed to a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City, ending their lengthy unbeaten league streak.
A Spurs victory would have placed Arsenal in a more advantageous position heading into the final matchday.
Now, Arsenal's hopes hinge on West Ham United producing a remarkable performance to either secure a win or a draw against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Meanwhile, Arsenal must secure a victory against Everton at the Emirates Stadium to maintain any hope of lifting the title.
However, amidst Tuesday night's disappointment, there was a silver lining for Arsenal. A draw between Manchester City and Tottenham could have resulted in a goal-difference shootout scenario on the final day.
With City's victory over Spurs, Arsenal is guaranteed a goal-difference advantage if they defeat Everton, simplifying the calculations for the title race.
Despite this positive development, Arsenal faces the challenge of West Ham's historical struggles against Manchester City.
The Hammers have not defeated City in the league since 2015, and their record under David Moyes remains concerning.
While an outright win for West Ham seems unlikely given City's recent form, a potential draw cannot be ruled out entirely.
Although West Ham has drawn with City on three occasions since 2015, all of those draws occurred in London.
In football, however, surprises are always possible. Arsenal remains hopeful but is fully focused on their upcoming match against Everton, knowing that securing a victory is crucial to their title aspirations.