Arsenal’s exit from the Europa League may have given them a competitive edge over Manchester City in the Premier League title race.
The Gunners were knocked out of the competition on penalties by Sporting Lisbon on Thursday night after the two-legged tie finished 3-3 on aggregate. Mikel Arteta was disappointed with the result in the aftermath, but the potentially positive knock-on effects immediately became clear on Saturday when the Premier League announced some fixtures for next month.
Results in the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League allowed the Premier League to decide on the schedule in April. Top-flight chiefs have fitted the pieces into the jigsaw – and the results show the gruelling nature of City’s month.
