The Premier League is heating up as Arsenal prepares for a crucial stretch of matches. Currently, the Gunners lead the league with 49 points, six points ahead of second-placed Manchester City and Aston Villa, who sit in third with 43 points each. As the 2025/26 season progresses, every match becomes vital for Arsenal as they chase their first title in over two decades.
Upcoming Fixtures for Arsenal, Man City, and Aston Villa
Arsenal’s next five fixtures include a combination of challenging and favorable matchups that could impact their title aspirations.
Arsenal’s Next Five Matches
- Nottingham Forest (A) – January 17, 2026, at 5:30 PM
- Manchester United (H) – January 25, 2026, at 4:30 PM
- Leeds United (A) – January 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM
- Sunderland (H) – February 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM
- Brentford (A) – February 12, 2026, at 8:00 PM
Arsenal is expected to secure victories against Nottingham Forest and Leeds United, both of whom are just above the relegation zone. However, clashes against Sunderland and Brentford will be tougher, given their strong performances this season.
Manchester City’s Upcoming Matches
- Manchester United (A) – January 17, 2026, at 12:30 PM
- Wolves (H) – January 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM
- Tottenham (A) – February 1, 2026, at 4:30 PM
- Liverpool (A) – February 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM
- Fulham (H) – February 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Manchester City starts their upcoming fixtures with a high-stakes Manchester Derby against United. Despite their inconsistent form, Manchester United could pose a challenge. City will expect to win against Wolves and Tottenham, though recent history suggests caution.
Aston Villa’s Upcoming Matches
- Everton (H) – January 18, 2026, at 4:30 PM
- Newcastle (A) – January 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM
- Brentford (H) – February 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM
- Bournemouth (A) – February 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM
- Brighton (H) – February 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM
Aston Villa faces a demanding set of fixtures. Matches against Newcastle and Brentford present significant challenges, while their encounters with Everton, Bournemouth, and Brighton are also anticipated to be competitive.
The Title Race Continues
The upcoming weeks will be critical for Arsenal and their rivals as they vie for Premier League supremacy. Each point dropped or gained will play a crucial role in determining the final standings. With cup competitions ongoing, the pressure will be on all teams to maintain their form both domestically and in Europe.
