Stunning stats have emerged showing Arsenal would have beaten Manchester City to the Premier League title if the latter did not have Erling Haaland.

City are course to retain the domestic crown this season after Arsenal faltered in the title race in the closing stages of the campaign.

The Gunners had been touted as the firm favourites to secure the title after an incredible season under Mikel Arteta, that had seen the club top the standings for the better part of the season.

So impressive were Arsenal, they enjoyed an eight-point advantage on the summit at some point this term.

However, a string of poor performances in recent weeks have seen them lose the grip at the top, with their weekend defeat against Brighton all but handing Man City the title.

The Athletic reports Arteta's men were demolished 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium over the weekend, with the result leaving them trailing City, who have a game in hand, by four points.

Haaland and City's title bid

While Man City boast an incredible squad, it has now emerged they have Haaland to thank for putting them on course to retain the Premier League.

According to Sportbible, stats show that had it not been for the Norwegian's goals this term, the Citizens would not have successfully challenged for the crown.

The publication, citing numbers crunched by NJ.bet, shows the champs would not have even been in the Premier League top four without Haaland.

The former Borussia Dortmund ace has scored an eyewatering 52 goals for City across competitions, with 36 of those coming in the Premier League.

Without his contributions, the Citizens would be sitting fifth with 61 points, a point behind Liverpool, who would be in fourth.

Arsenal would be leading the table with their current 81 points, a massive 13 points ahead of Newcastle, who would be second.

Meanwhile, Man United would be sitting third with 67 points, a point behind the Magpies.