I have come across the expression in the article on England Premier League, as follows:

Third-place City has a game in hand but the surprise result against Sunderland, coupled with Sunday’s 3-2 loss at Liverpool, may be a setback too far in its bid for a second championship in three seasons.

I do not quite understand what it means in this context. What would be the correct meaning?

I would appreciate your answer.

I have come across the expression game in hand in an article on England Premier League, as follows:

Third-place City has a game in hand but the surprise result against Sunderland, coupled with Sunday’s 3-2 loss at Liverpool, may be a setback too far in its bid for a second championship in three seasons.

I do not quite understand what game in hand means in this context. What would be the correct meaning?

I have come across the expression in the article on England Premier League.

I do not quite understand what it means in this context. What would be the correct meaning?

I would appreciate your answer.

I have come across the expression in the article on England Premier League, as follows:

Third-place City has a game in hand but the surprise result against Sunderland, coupled with Sunday’s 3-2 loss at Liverpool, may be a setback too far in its bid for a second championship in three seasons.

I do not quite understand what it means in this context. What would be the correct meaning?

I would appreciate your answer.