Liverpool leads Premier League; Arsenal faces critical month

April is shaping up to be a critical month in the Premier League title race, primarily involving Liverpool and Arsenal. Liverpool currently holds a strong 12-point lead at the top of the table, thanks to the efforts of their new manager, Arne Slot. This lead puts Liverpool in a solid position to claim their 20th English crown. They only need 16 points from their last nine games to secure the title, especially if Arsenal wins all their matches, including a key encounter at Anfield on May 10. Liverpool faces some pressure after a tough recent stretch. They were eliminated from the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain and lost to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final. However, they will be motivated for their next match against Everton in the Merseyside derby, a game marked by a previous late equalizer from Everton. On the other hand, Arsenal is looking to close the gap. They are aware that their five games in April represent a final chance to catch Liverpool. Mikel Arteta's team has the opportunity to gain points as they play before Liverpool, starting with a match against Fulham. Their schedule includes a challenging week with two Champions League quarter-final matches against Real Madrid and another league game against Brentford. April will test Arsenal's depth, especially with injuries sidelining key players. However, star player Bukayo Saka is expected to return soon. Arsenal has the pressure to significantly reduce the 12-point difference by the end of April. If they fail, Liverpool's path to the title will become increasingly clear.