Premier League: How Arsenal's Next 5 Fixtures Compare With Man City and Liverpool

Premier League: How Arsenal's Next 5 Fixtures Compare With Man City and Liverpool

Fred Kennedy
updated at February 13, 2024 at 1:18 PM
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  • Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal are the frontrunners for the Premier League title
  • Only two points are separating the Reds at the top of the table and third-placed Arsenal
  • Man City and the Reds are set for a daunting fixture list, including one against each other

The 2023/24 Premier League title race is taking shape, with just 14 matches to end the season.

Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal have emerged as the outright favourites to challenge for the crown following a shaky run of results for Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa.

The Reds are currently leading the log with 54 points, two points ahead of City and Arsenal, who are on level on points in second and third, respectively.

Mikel Arteta celebrates victory following the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park. Photo by Michael Regan.
Mikel Arteta celebrates victory following the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park. Photo by Michael Regan.
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The three teams won their respective fixtures over the weekend, with the Gunners making a statement with a 6-0 victory away at West Ham United.

According to OptaJoe, this was the North Londoners' biggest away win in history.

Liverpool, meanwhile, beat Burnley 3-1 at Anfield, as City saw off Everton 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

Going by the current trend, it is almost certain that the next few matches could significantly shape the title race.

Sports Brief takes a look at how the next five Premier League games compare for the three teams.

Liverpool

Liverpool have a daunting schedule ahead that will see them come up against some tough teams.

Their next five fixtures include a meeting with City, United and Aston Villa.

10/03: Manchester City (H)

17/03: Everton (A)

06/04: Manchester United (A)

04/05: Tottenham (H)

11/05: Aston Villa (A)

Manchester City

Like Liverpool, City are also scheduled for season-defining fixtures in the coming days.

The Mirror reports that key among the games they are set to play include a home match against rivals Manchester United and an away trip to Liverpool.

20/02: Brentford (H)

03/03: Manchester United (H)

10/03: Liverpool (A)

31/03: Arsenal (H)

20/04: Tottenham (A)

Arsenal

Arsenal will be back in action in the Premier League on Saturday, February 17, when they will face Burnley away.

Arteta's men will host Newcastle United at home a week later before travelling to Bramall Lane on March 4 to play Sheffield United.

They will then play host to Brentford on March 9 before facing rivals Chelsea at home in the London derby after their second leg Round of 16 Champions League clash against Porto.

24/02: Newcastle (H)

16/03: Chelsea (H)

31/03: Manchester City (A)

27/04: Tottenham (A)

11/05: Manchester United (A)

Arsenal backed to win the EPL

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Manchester United legend, Dimitar Berbatov, backing Arsenal to win this season's Premier League title.

Despite the apparent stiff competition, Berbatov contends Arsenal are the favourites to lift the Premier League trophy this season.

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