Arsenal’s visit to Burnley on Monday night was never going to be a walk in the park, but Mikel Arteta’s side delivered exactly what was needed: a hard-fought three points. With Manchester City lurking just two points behind in second place, the stakes could not have been higher. A draw would have left the Gunners at the mercy of Pep Guardiola’s men, who were set to play later in the evening.

The breakthrough came in the 37th minute, as Kai Havertz rose highest to power in a corner kick past Burnley goalkeeper Max Weiss. It was a moment of pure composure from the German international, who had already come close to earning a red card minutes earlier after a reckless challenge on Lesley Ugochukwu. Despite dominating possession for much of the game—62% to Burnley’s 38%—Arsenal struggled to create clear-cut chances, a recurring theme in recent weeks.

With the victory secured, Arsenal now stand on the brink of their first Premier League title in two decades. The trophy could be theirs as early as Tuesday evening if Manchester City fail to win at Bournemouth. The timing couldn’t be more critical, as the Gunners face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest on May 30—a match that looms large over their ambitions.