Why can Arsenal be without Mikel Arteta in Premier League title-decider against Everton?

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Arsenal are poised to be at the centre of the Premier League title race as the final two weeks of the season beckons.

The Gunners are currently on top of the Premier League table but their immediate rivals Manchester City are just a point behind with a game in hand. Arsenal's title chances are not in their hands, but it will be opened up if City drop points in any of their next two games.

Even if City don't drop points, if Arsenal win their match against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday (May 12), they will be heading towards the final match week of the season with a title shot.

The Gunners are set to welcome Everton on the final day of the season on May 19 at the Emirates. But on that pivotal encounter, the North London club can be without their manager Mikel Arteta at the sidelines.

Why can Mikel Arteta miss Arsenal's Title Decider?

Mikel Arteta can be banned from the match against Everton if he fails to control himself against Manchester United. The Spaniard has five Yellow Cards this season, and another one means he will have to mandatorily sit out in the final game of the season.

Arteta is known for his passion and emotion, which sometimes is not appreciated by the match officials. The Gunners manager has been suspended this season already after his 3rd yellow card. He had to sit out in an away trip to Aston Villa and his boys lost the match 1-0. Hence Arteta won't want the same if the Gunners are in the reckoning for the title in their final match of the season.

The upcoming match at Old Trafford is poised to be a monumental one for the Gunners. With the title on the line, Arsenal would give it all and the Red Devils would be desperate to get a win for their Europe hopes next season. Hence, there is a massive chance for temper to boil but Arteta will have to keep his composure to avert any caution from the referee.

Arsenal would need a favour from one of their three London rivals to win the Premier League after two decades. Manchester City will travel to Fulham and Tottenham before hosting West Ham on the final day. If Pep Guardiola's team drop points anywhere, Mikel Arteta's men will be in the pole position to win the Premier League.