Arsenal’s next five fixtures compared to Man City, Man United and Newcastle amid title charge
In their most difficult week of the season to date, Arsenal earned six points out of a possible six. Last weekend, Tottenham was defeated in the North London Derby, and on Sunday, Manchester United crumbled under intense second-half pressure at the Emirates Stadium.
Due to their 3-2 victory over genuine title contenders, Mikel Arteta’s squad is currently in first place with a five-point cushion after 19 games and a game in hand. They were sent out after watching Manchester City defeat Wolves 3-0 earlier in the day, but it made no difference.
After a relentless post-World Cup period, the Gunners are now in a period of relative calm. Arteta and his men will have to savor it, however, because if their success continues, the pace and congestion will quickly return.
Currently, however, there is a valuable midweek break. Here, SportsDias examines what lies ahead for Arsenal and how it could impact their season.
Manchester City (A), FA Cup – January 28
The FA Cup has been the tournament in which Arsenal has had the most recent success. Arteta won the trophy in his first season, and Arsenal have won it four times in the last ten years. They must now balance domestic cup competition with league dominance.
Before what could be two decisive matches against Manchester City, this will be a good test in a slightly more relaxed environment, although Pep Guardiola will undoubtedly be eager to get one over on Arteta.
Everton (A)- February 2
The following league match is a trip to Everton. The scene of perhaps Arteta’s darkest day of the previous year, but an opportunity to extend his lead at the top once again.
The Toffees are struggling in the league and have lost their last two games to relegation-threatened West Ham and Southampton.
Arsenal has won three of the last four matches against their opponents from Merseyside.
Brentford (H) – February 11
After another midweek break, it’s time to return to London. The Gunners avenged their opening day loss to the Bees last season and are seeking their third consecutive victory against Thomas Frank’s squad.
It is also the first of two consecutive home games that may be crucial for rest, recovery, and saving legs.
Manchester City (H) – February 15
This may be the greatest test of Arteta’s championship credentials. At home against the champions who, despite the points gap, are still breathing down Arsenal’s neck.
It seems only a matter of time before Pep Guardiola’s team goes on one of its own remarkable runs, given their experience and consistency.
If Arsenal can avoid defeat at this point, it may be time to start dreaming.
Aston Villa (A) – February 18
Arsenal will be reunited with an old friend, a slight letdown from the magnitude of the title six-pointer. Aston Villa have only lost two of their previous nine league games since Unai Emery took over as manager.
Emery will be determined to exact revenge on his former club, and this will be yet another obstacle for Arsenal to overcome on their way to the title.
Manchester City next five fixtures:
Arsenal (H), FA Cup – January 28
Tottenham (A) – February 5
Aston Villa (H) – February 12
Arsenal (A) – February 15
Nottingham Forest (A) – February 18
Manchester Unitednext five fixtures:
Nottingham Forest (A), Carabao Cup – January 25
Reading (A) – FA Cup – January 28
Nottingham Forest (H), Carabao Cup -February 1
Crystak Palace (H) – February 4
Leeds United (H) – February 8
Newcastlenext five fixtures:
Southampton (A), Carabao Cup – January 24
Southampton (A), Carabao Cup -January 31
West Ham (H) – February 4
Bournemouth (A) – February 11
Liverpool (H) – February 18
Tottenham next five fixtures:
Fulham (A) – January 23
Preston North End (A), FA Cup – January 28
Manchester City (H) – February 5
Leicester City (A) – February 11
AC Milan (A), Champions League -February 14
Arsenal’s next five fixtures compared to Man City, Man United and Newcastle amid title charge
