CONFIRMED: Arsenal next Five premier league Fixtures compared to Liverpool and Man city – as Arteta faces a tough premier League test away from Emirates
Arsenal’s final fixture of pre-season ended in victory as Mikel Arteta’s side got the better of Lyon in the Emirates Cup.
The Gunners earned a 2-0 win courtesy of strikes from centre-back duo William Saliba and Gabriel, bringing an end to Arteta’s preparations ahead of the new season.
Arsenal also took part in games against Bournemouth, Manchester United, Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen in their bid to build up match fitness and provide much-needed minutes for players looking to impress and new signings
The return of the English top flight is now only one week away as the Gunners look to put a stop to Manchester City’s dominance of recent years, which only Liverpool have managed to halt.
Below is a reminder of how Arsenal’s campaign will play out in the opening weeks, starting with next Saturday’s opener on home soil.
Arsenal fixtures
August 17 – Wolves (H): Gary O’Neil’s side will represent Arsenal’s first test of 2024/25, and the expectation here will be three points. Wolves finished 14th last term despite fears they could suffer relegation to the second tier, though recent confirmation that star man Pedro Neto is Chelsea-bound is the last thing the visitors needed. A tough campaign is surely on the cards for the West Midlands-based club.
August 24 – Aston Villa (A): Villa shocked many by securing Champions League football last year, but can they repeat this feat? Unai Emery’s side have made some smart signings this summer, including Amadou Onana from Everton and Ian Maatsen from Chelsea, though the demands of Europe’s elite competition could take their toll. Arsenal suffered defeat in this fixture last time out and will face another huge challenge here.
August 31 – Brighton (H): Rocked by the departure of manager Roberto de Zerbi, Brighton could take time to settle under new boss Fabian Hurzeler. Losing Pascal Gross will be another loss for the Seagulls to deal with, though they have proven time and time again they are capable of bouncing back from key figures moving on.
September 15 – Tottenham Hotspur (A): The first North London Derby of the season comes in the middle of September and, as ever, will be the fixture Gunners are looking forward to most. Arsenal earned all three points at the home of their rivals back in April, having raced into a three-goal lead, and will be hopeful of a repeat scenario on this occasion.
September 22 – Manchester City (A): An away trip to the reigning champions comes one week on from the North London Derby, ensuring a stressful September is on the cards for Arsenal fans. City are once again the favourites to regain top spot and will be looking to lay down an early marker here.
Here is how Arsenal’s fixtures compare to title rivals City and Liverpool:
City
August 18 – Chelsea (A)
August 24 – Ipswich (H)
August 31 – West Ham (A)
September 14 – Brentford (H)
September 22 – Arsenal (H)
Liverpool
August 17 – Ipswich (A)
August 25 – Brentford (H)
