Arsenal will feel they are firmly back in the Premier League title race after a huge win over rivals Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners were trailing their rivals by five points heading into the clash, knowing that defeat would leave them in a tough spot. Mikel Arteta‘s men started strong though, taking the lead after Kai Havertz‘s shot was saved into the path of Bukayo Saka for a simple finish to take the lead.
Chances continued to flow in a dominant first half for the north London outfit, but the goals didn’t quite follow. They were made to pay for that just before the break as a mess at the back led to Gabriel Magalhaes putting the ball into his own net.
Arsenal managed to bounce back though, with Gabriel Martinelli taking advantage of Liverpool’s mess at the back. Ibrahima Konate was given his marching orders late on for a second bookable offence, just before Leandro Trossard put the game beyond doubt with a blistering counterattack.
The result means just two points separate the Gunners and the Reds at this stage, which will bunch up those teams aiming for the title. With that said, here’s a look at Arsenal’s next five fixtures and how they compare to their title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City.
Arsenal fixtures
West Ham (A) – February 11
The next Arsenal fixture is a short trip across London to face rivals West Ham in a huge clash at the London Stadium. The Hammers are currently winless in 2024, but sit seventh in the table, firmly in the conversation surrounding European qualification.
Burnley (A) – February 17
As part of back-to-back away games, Arsenal make the trip north to take on Burnley at Turf Moor. Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany will be hopeful of inflicting damage in the title race as well as the relegation battle, with the Clarets currently seven points adrift in the bottom three.
Newcastle (H) – February 24
While there is Champions League action in the middle of these two Premier League games, the Gunners will return from Europe to face Newcastle. The Magpies sit in mid-table, having faced inconsistency in their second year of high expectations.
Sheffield United (A) – March 4
Arsenal’s run continues as they make the trip to Bramall Lane to face off with Sheffield United. The Blades currently sit bottom of the league, with Chris Wilder back in charge and hopeful of giving them a fighting chance of survival.
Brentford (H) – March 9
Rounding up the next five fixtures for Arsenal is a home clash against London rivals Brentford at the Emirates Stadium. The Bees will be looking to stop themselves from being dragged into a relegation scrap, with the returning Ivan Toney offering some hope.
Average league position of Arsenal’s opposition: 14th.
Liverpool fixtures
Burnley (H) – February 10
Brentford (A) – February 17
Nottingham Forest (A) – March 2
Manchester City (H) – March 9
Everton (A) – March 16
Average league position of Liverpool opposition: 14th.
Manchester City fixtures
Everton (H) – February 10
Chelsea (H) – February 17
Brentford (H) – February 20
Bournemouth (A) – February 24
Manchester United (H) – March 3
Average league position of Manchester City opposition: 12th
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