Richards believes that if the fixtures had been different, it could have affected the outcome of the title race between Man City and Arsenal.

According to former Manchester City player Micah Richards, his former club is set to reclaim the Premier League title from Arsenal. Richards predicts that City will triumph over Arsenal in the final standings, but he also believes that the outcome could have been much different if not for a recent schedule change.

As it stands, Arsenal holds a one-point lead over City in the table, but they have already played one more game than their rivals. With a tough match against Manchester United on Sunday and a final game against Everton, Arsenal's position at the top is far from secure. Meanwhile, City faces Fulham and Tottenham before hosting West Ham on the final day.

For weeks, many had predicted that City's showdown with Tottenham would be the deciding factor in the title race, with the rest of their fixtures being more manageable. Even a draw would not be enough for City, as their goal difference is inferior to Arsenal's. However, Tottenham's recent poor form has left fans and experts alike confident that City will come out on top and lift the trophy.

Richards agrees with this assessment, stating on The Rest is Football podcast, "You look at City who have Spurs away as well, but the rest of those games you are thinking they will probably win. Spurs away, their record there is not that great in recent time, it’s hotting up. But I just think Man City have the edge."

He goes on to explain that if Tottenham continues to play a high line against City, they will likely be "absolutely battered." Richards also notes that originally, this crucial match was supposed to take place on April 20th, but it was moved to May 14th due to City's involvement in the FA Cup semi-finals.

Before the original date, Tottenham had won eight of their last eleven games, but they have since suffered four consecutive defeats, conceding a total of 13 goals. This decline in form has made many confident in City's ability to secure the win and the title.

Interestingly, City's recent record against Tottenham has not been favorable, with only two wins in their last six meetings and just one win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, this lone victory was a 1-0 triumph in the FA Cup fourth-round earlier this year.

While Arsenal will undoubtedly be hoping for a favor from their North London rivals, Richards and others believe that City will ultimately come out on top. As he states, "It’s going to be an interesting game but I think Man City have got too much. I think both Man City and Arsenal will win their remaining games even though we want to see a little bit jeopardy."

It's worth noting that the original date of the match between Tottenham and City was changed due to City's participation in the FA Cup, highlighting the impact that scheduling can have on the title race. As the season draws to a close, it remains to be seen if City's schedule change will ultimately benefit them in their quest for the Premier League title.

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