One match isn’t enough to determine everything. Why won’t PPS become champions by defeating Arsenal?

One match isn’t enough to determine the champion. Why won’t Crystal Palace become champions by defeating Arsenal? The short answer is no. In the English Premier League, the champion is determined by the total points accumulated over 38 rounds, not by the results of individual matches. Even a victory over Arsenal wouldn’t give Crystal Palace three points in the standings. To win the title, the team needs to consistently beat its opponents throughout the season, minimize point losses, and finish ahead of all its rivals. From a sports logic perspective, and considering historical facts, the “Champions” usually manage to stay in the middle of the table or compete for European titles. Arsenal, on the other hand, consistently makes it into the group of teams competing for the championship. Defeating a top team or winning convincingly is great for fans and a tactical victory, but it doesn’t change the rules of the Premier League. The only scenario where one match can directly determine the champion is in the last round, when two teams are within 1–2 points of each other and play against each other or against direct rivals. But under current league rules, this scenario is mathematically impossible for Crystal Palace. So, let’s be clear: football is a marathon, not a sprint. Three points over the “Canoners” might bring joy to Selhurst Park, but it won’t bring them the title.