BREAKING: Arsenal next five Premier League fixtures compared to Liverpool and Chelsea in title race – as Arteta faces THREE difficult test away from Emirates that could hinder His chances of winning the league
BREAKING: Arsenal next five Premier League fixtures compared to Liverpool and Chelsea in title race – as Arteta faces THREE difficult test away from Emirates that could hinder His chances of winning the league
Arsenal proved they can win Premier League games without Bukayo Saka as Mikel Arteta’s side beat Ipswich Town 1-0 at Emirates Stadium. Gabriel Martinelli came into the Gunners’ starting XI for the injured Saka, with Declan Rice also fit enough to feature from the off, which saw him replace Thomas Partey.
Despite having a great chance in the opening minute, the visitors spent the majority of the first 30 minutes in their own half. Kai Havertz made that early pressure count as he turned home a Leandro Trossard cross from just a few yards out
The following half an hour saw Arsenal remain in control but with minimal conviction until Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and Mikel Merino all had efforts saved by Arijanet Muric. While the Gunners were unable to find that elusive second, another three points saw them respond perfectly to Liverpool’s 3-1 Boxing Day win over Leicester
Though Christmas is behind us, the busy fixture schedule continues with Arsenal, Chelsea and the Reds all having difficult fixtures in the next few weeks amid their Premier League title battle. With that being said, football.london has compared the differing challenges awaiting all three.
Arsenal’s next five Premier League games
January 1 vs Brentford (A) at 5.30pm – Premier League
January 4 vs Brighton (A) at 5.30pm – Premier League
January 15 vs Tottenham (H) at 8pm – Premier League
January 18 vs Aston Villa (H) at 5.30pm – Premier League
January 25 vs Wolves (A) at 3pm – Premier League
Verdict: Arsenal have a number of difficult Premier League fixtures on the horizon, including three challenging trips on their travels and two games at home against teams they failed to beat last season at Emirates Stadium.
A New Year’s Day trip to Brentford arrives first with Thomas Frank’s side fresh off losing another two key players to injury alongside their unbeaten streak at home. The Gunners remain away from north London for another clash just a few days later, with Brighton welcoming Arteta and his players to the Amex Stadium.
Arsenal are then back on home soil for a North London Derby against Tottenham with pressure significantly on Ange Postecoglou.
Three days later, Aston Villa are the team facing Arsenal with a trip down south in mid-January. The first month of 2025 comes to an end when Arsenal face a rejuvenated Wolves with Matheus Cunha a huge doubt amid the impending threat of a lengthy ban.
Liverpool’s next five Premier League games
December 29 vs West Ham (A) at 5.15pm – Premier League
January 5 vs Manchester United (H) at 4.30pm – Premier League
January 14 vs Nott’m Forest (A) at 8pm – Premier League
January 18 vs Brentford (A) at 3pm – Premier League
January 25 vs Ipswich Town (H) at 3pm – Premier League
Chelsea’s next five Premier League games
December 30 vs Ipswich Town (A) at 7.45pm – Premier League
January 4 vs Crystal Palace (A) at 3pm – Premier League
January 14 vs AFC Bournemouth (H) at 7.30pm – Premier League
January 20 vs Wolves (H) at 8pm – Premier League
January 25 vs Manchester City (A) at 5.30pm – Premier League
