Arsenal’s Upcoming Premier League Fixtures Analyzed Against Title Rivals After Liverpool Setback
Arsenal achieved a thrilling comeback victory over Newcastle United, winning 2-1 at St James’ Park. This victory allows Arsenal to close the gap to just two points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. In the first half, Arsenal fell behind as Nick Woltemade scored for Newcastle. However, Mikel Merino equalized late in the match, followed by a decisive goal from Gabriel Magalhaes in injury time, securing all three points for the Gunners.
As Liverpool slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace, the Premier League title race became even more intense. Following this setback, Liverpool’s situation worsened with reports of goalkeeper Alisson Becker being injured. He is expected to be unavailable until after the November international break, ruling him out of several crucial fixtures, including the upcoming match against Chelsea.
Arsenal’s Upcoming Premier League Fixtures
With the title race heating up, Arsenal’s schedule is critical. Their fixtures for October and early November are:
- West Ham (Home) – October 4
- Fulham (Away) – October 18
- Crystal Palace (Home) – October 26
- Burnley (Away) – November 1
- Sunderland (Away) – November 8
Liverpool and Manchester City’s Matches
Meanwhile, Liverpool aims to maintain their lead with the following matches lined up:
- Chelsea (Away) – October 4
- Manchester United (Home) – October 19
- Brentford (Away) – October 25
- Aston Villa (Home) – November 1
- Manchester City (Away) – November 9
Manchester City also has a crucial fixture list approaching:
- Brentford (Away) – October 5
- Everton (Home) – October 18
- Aston Villa (Away) – October 26
- Bournemouth (Home) – November 2
- Liverpool (Home) – November 9
Title Race Implications
The outcomes of these matches will significantly influence the Premier League title race. Arsenal’s recent momentum combined with Liverpool’s challenges presents an exciting scenario for fans. As teams prepare for their upcoming fixtures, every point will count towards the championship chase.
