Arsenal next five premier league fixtures compared to Liverpool and Man city as Arteta Men set eyes on winning the premier league title
As we’re cruising through the football season, Arsenal is riding high on the wave of a resounding 6-0 victory over Sheffield United. This win, while not entirely unexpected, was a testament to the team’s current form and the lackluster performance of their opponents.
Goals from Martin Ødegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and an own goal from Jayden Bogle put Arsenal firmly in the driver’s seat. A final strike from Benjamin White sealed the deal, making it a half dozen.
This triumph has widened the goal difference gap to Liverpool and Manchester City, both of whom also bagged victories over the weekend. The top three positions remain unaltered for now, with the Reds leading the way on 63 points, but with some pivotal matches on the horizon. Let’s take a closer look at what lies ahead for these championship contenders.
First up for Arsenal is a home game against Brentford on Saturday, March 9. Despite having fewer recovery days after their Yorkshire trip, Arsenal has an edge as they don’t have a match scheduled for the following weekend due to their FA Cup exit. This gives them ample time to shift focus to the Champions League.
Brentford, often considered a tough side to face, has been plagued by injuries this season and hasn’t posed much of a challenge for top-tier teams. Back in north London, Arsenal will be looking to extend their winning streak. A victory here could propel Arsenal to the top spot for the first time since Christmas, given that Liverpool and City are set to clash 24 hours later in Merseyside.
Next, Arsenal will face Manchester City away on Sunday, March 31. Arteta’s team will be eager to bounce back from the international break, especially considering their losses against Pep Guardiola’s champions last year. With the top spot within reach, this match carries significant weight. City has already struggled against Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham at home this season, but they’ve been maintaining a run of title-winning form. The primary concern for both teams will be to avoid any fitness issues post-international duties.
The challenges don’t stop there. Arsenal will host Luton Town on Wednesday, April 3. This midweek game comes hot on the heels of their potential triumph or disappointment at the Etihad Stadium. Luton is still battling for survival in the top flight and won’t be an easy opponent.
On Saturday, April 6, Arsenal will travel to face Brighton. Although this may seem like a tough fixture on paper, Brighton has been less formidable this season compared to last year. They’ve only managed three clean sheets in the league since September and haven’t won their last three games.
Finally, in a highly anticipated match-up, Arsenal will host Aston Villa on Saturday, April 13. Villa’s victory in their December encounter adds an extra layer of intrigue to this game. A win here for Villa could significantly boost their top-four ambitions and simultaneously hamper Arsenal’s title hopes.
Comparatively, Liverpool’s next five fixtures include home games against Manchester City and Brighton, away matches against Sheffield United and Manchester United, and a home game against Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, Manchester City will play Liverpool away before hosting Arsenal and Aston Villa.
It will then travel to Crystal Palace before ending with a home game against Luton Town. As the season progresses and the title race heats up, these upcoming matches promise to be thrilling encounters full of high stakes and intense competition.
