JUST IN: Arsenal’s next five fixtures compared to Man City and Liverpool in the Premier League title race revealed – As Arteta faces Tough battle this time around
Mikel Arteta will be determined to return to winning ways after the international break. Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, dropping crucial points in the Premier League title race.
Kai Havertz put the Gunners ahead just before half-time, lobbing Bart Verbruggen from distance after Bukayo Saka got the better of Lewis Dunk. Shortly after the break, Declan Rice was, controversially, shown his second yellow card and given his marching orders.
His dismissal well and truly took the wind out of Arsenal’s sails, with Joao Pedro finding an equaliser on the hour-mark. While, of course, it’s not the end of the world, the north Londoners may head into the international break behind the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool.
Not to mention that Arteta has some difficult games to prepare for in September. So, with that being said, football.london have looked at Arsenal’s next five fixtures.
Tottenham (A) – Premier League – September 15
The big one. The north London derby. Arguably the biggest game of the Gunners’ season. Unfortunately for Arsenal, they’ll be without Rice, who was shown a red card against Brighton. The decision can not be appealed or overturned as a second yellow offence.
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Bolton Wanderers (H) – Carabao Cup – September 17
This game should offer Arsenal some much-needed respite before they lick their wounds and gear up for the Champions League. With Ethan Nwaneri not going out on loan, Arteta can hand the teenage midfielder his first competitive start of the season.
Atalanta (A) – Champions League – September 19
Another big game. Arsenal will want to get off on the right foot in Europe, so a rest for Martin Odegaard a couple of days prior begins to make even more sense. An away day too, which will go down well with fans!
Manchester City (A) – Premier League – September 22
Arsenal are going to be put through the ringer in September. While this month may be daunting for the Gunners, they have the chance to prove why they must be considered title contenders, domestically and on the European stage.
Leicester City (H) – Premier League – September 28
This game can’t come around quick enough. Back on home soil against a newly-promoted side. No offence to the Foxes, but Arsenal will be licking their lips. This fixture could be the perfect chance for the Gunners to reset mentally, collect themselves and reignite their flame.
Man City’s next five fixtures
Brentford (H) – Premier League – September 14
Watford (H) – Carabao Cup – September 17
Internazionale (H) – Champions League – September 18
Arsenal (H) – Premier League – September 22
Newcastle United (A) – Premier League – September 28
Liverpool’s next five fixtures
Brentford (H) – Premier League – September 14
Watford (H) – Carabao Cup – September 17
Internazionale (H) – Champions League – September 18
Arsenal (H) – Premier League – September 22
Newcastle United (A) – Premier League – September 28
