Don't miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone. Join YEN's Sports News channel on WhatsApp now!Opta’s supercomputer has delivered a fresh prediction for this season’s Premier League title race following Manchester City’s victory over Burnley on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.It takes just five minutes for chants of “we are top of the league” to echo around Turf Moor from the travelling supporters. City secure a 1-0 win to climb to the summit of the table for the first time in eight months, having last led the standings after a dominant opening-week victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.In the months between, Arsenal sit firmly at the top, building what once looks like a commanding lead. However, that advantage dramatically collapses, with a nine-point cushion disappearing in just 11 days.Read alsoWhy Man City’s game in hand could flip Premier League title race against ArsenalStay ahead of the gist. Join YEN’s WhatsApp channel for instant updates!Mikel Arteta’s side have the chance to go 12 points clear on April 11, but a shock home defeat to Bournemouth shifts momentum. City capitalise immediately, putting together three consecutive wins, including a crucial victory over Arsenal on Sunday.Opta prediction shiftsOpta’s latest simulations now give Arsenal a 66.38% chance of winning the title, a significant drop from the 90%+ probability they held previously. Their chances had already fallen to 72% after the weekend defeat.Despite moving to the top of the table, Manchester City are still given a lower probability, with Opta assigning them a 33.62% chance of lifting the trophy.City temporarily switch focus from the league this weekend as they face Southampton in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley. Meanwhile, Arsenal have an immediate opportunity to reclaim top spot when they host Newcastle United on Saturday.At the bottom of the table, City’s win also confirms Burnley’s relegation, as they join Wolverhampton Wanderers in dropping to the Championship. Wolves’ fate is sealed earlier in the week after West Ham United draw with Crystal Palace.Read alsoArsenal’s fixture run-in could decide the title: Full breakdown of final gamesThe final relegation spot remains contested, with Tottenham Hotspur currently given a 56.93% chance of going down, compared to West Ham’s 38.58%.JOIN IN: Suspicious Content In Your Feed? Bust It With Our Free and Brief Fact-Checking Course. Get a Certificate!Source: YEN.com.gh Isaac Darko (Sports Editor) Isaac Darko is a Sports Editor at Yen, boasting over 10 years of experience in the media industry. He has produced award-winning TV shows such as "Football 360" and "Sports XTRA" on ViaSat 1/Kwese TV. Isaac began his career as an Assistant Producer at TV3 Ghana Limited (Media General) and also contributed as a Writer and Weekend Editor for Pulse Ghana. He earned his bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (now University of Media, Arts and Communication). Email: [email protected].