6 Key Fixtures That Could Decide if Arsenal Will Win the Premier League Title

• Arsenal have emerged as the favourites to win the Premier League this season
• Mikel Arteta's team has suffered one defeat so far against Manchester United
• The Gunners' path to Premier League glory is not expected to be a simple one

Arsenal are the firm favourites to win the Premier League title this season, after an impressive start to the new term under Mikel Arteta.

The Gunners have lost just once so far in the league, with the defeat dating back to September against Manchester United.

Their flawless form has seen them pick up 47 points in 18 outings, currently enjoying an eight-point lead at the top of the standings.

Arsenal's last outing ended in a 2-0 epic win over rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby, a result that saw them lay a major stake as title favourites.

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However, with 20 matches more to play, Arteta's men are in line to face a big test in their title bid, as the second half of the season takes shape.

Arsenal's biggest Premier League test

According to The Mirror, there are at least six fixtures which could determine the course of Arsenal's Premier League bid.

The fixtures include Man United's visit to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, January 22, in what has been touted as a season-defining game.

After the United clash, Arsenal will prepare for a double-header against reigning champions, Man City with the first tie set for mid-February.

Arteta's men will then travel to Aston Villa in what will see the side reunite with Unai Emery, before preparing for another trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in April.

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A trip to the Etihad Stadium will be on the cards for the north Londoners during the same month, before they take another to St. James' Park to battle in-form Newcastle United.

Arsenal failed to match Chelsea

Sports Brief earlier reported that Arsenal failed Mudryk's important question, before he agreed to move to rivals Chelsea in a quick turn of events on Saturday.

The player reportedly asked Arteta's team to match the Blues offer, but the Gunners were unwilling to, which prompted his choosing Stamford Bridge instead.

This was further clarified by the CEO of Shakhtar Donetsk, Sergei Palkin, who claimed the bids were the same value, while the structure of payment and add-ons differed.