Arsenal next premier league fixtures compared to Man city and Liverpool as Arteta Men set to climb to the top after Man city fumbled against Chelsea today
Manchester City have a season-defining run of fixtures coming up as they try to retain their Premier League crown.
City endured a difficult first half, and on another day, they could have been in front through Erling Haaland, but his header went just over the crossbar. The miss came back to haunt them just before the break, when Raheem Sterling cut inside Kyle Walker to fire home.
With less than ten minutes remaining, City’s pressure finally told as Rodri’s strike deflected past the goalkeeper. Despite pouring on the pressure, the Blues just could not find a winner, and they had to settle for a point.
The draw was a blow to City’s title challenge after Liverpool and Arsenal’s big victories earlier in the day, but it is hopefully just a minor setback. With this in mind, MEN Sport has taken a look at the Blues’ next five Premier League fixtures compared to their title rivals.
City’s next five fixtures
Brentford (H) – February 20
AFC Bournemouth (A) – February 24
Manchester United (H) – March 3
Liverpool (A) – March 10
Brighton and Hove Albion (A) – March 17
Verdict
After straightforward clashes on paper against Brentford and Bournemouth, City have a trio of tough fixtures before they face Arsenal. The United and Liverpool doubleheader is a nasty banana skin for Pep Guardiola’s side.
The Manchester derby is a trickier prospect than it seemed just a few weeks ago, with Erik ten Hag’s side improving while City are guaranteed a tough clash against Jurgen Klopp’s men. The trip a week later to the South Coast cannot be underestimated either, considering the Seagulls’ qualities, so this period could define how the Blues’ Premier League campaign plays out between now and May.
Liverpool’s next five fixtures
Luton Town (H) – February 21
Nottingham Forest (A) – March 2
Manchester City (H) – March 10
Everton (A) – March 17
Brighton and Hove Albion (H) – March 31
Arsenal’s next five fixtures
Newcastle United (H) – February 24
Sheffield United (A) – March 4
Brentford (H) – March 9
Chelsea (H) – March 16
Manchester City (A) – March 31
