The Royals have a three point cushion over 18th place but start their last four games with a trip to the Emirates to face a wounded Arsenal.
The Gunners have blown their own chances for the title and will be looking to appease their supporters with a home win. Reading, if they lose, could be in the drop zone by Sunday afternoon depending on how other results go.
If ever there was a time to get a first point off Arsenal in the Premier League then it's this weekend.