The Premier League has unveiled the schedule for the potentially decisive month of February, featuring some massive clashes at both ends of the standings.
Premier League teams are currently preparing for the incredibly hectic festive season, which could significantly influence the title race.
Liverpool currently hold a four-point lead over second-placed Chelsea and also have an extra match to play due to the postponement of the Merseyside Derby on Saturday because of Storm Darragh.
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Meanwhile, at the bottom of the table, Southampton, Wolves and Ipswich find themselves isolated in the relegation zone after 15 games. While there's still a long road ahead, the picture will be much clearer by February.
If Arsenal can bounce back from the two points lost at Craven Cottage, their home game against Manchester City on February 2 could be pivotal for their title aspirations, reports the Mirror.
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Arsenal have a big month in February (Image: Getty Images)
Despite Chelsea's rise to second place following five consecutive league victories, Enzo Maresca maintains that they're not in the title race; his claim will be put to the test when they face West Ham and Brighton in consecutive live matches on Sky Sports in February.
Liverpool will be televised against Wolves on February 16, followed by a challenging away match against City on February 23. Manchester United have been selected for three TV fixtures in February, with their matches against Crystal Palace, Tottenham and Everton set to be broadcast.
Here is the complete list of fixtures, with all kick-off times set for 3pm, unless stated otherwise.
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Manchester United have been selected for three TV games (Image: Getty Images)
Saturday 1 February 2025: 12:30 Nottingham Forest v Brighton (TNT Sports), AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool, Everton v Leicester City, Ipswich Town v Southampton, Newcastle United v Fulham, 17:30 Wolves v Aston Villa (Sky Sports).
Sunday 2 February 2025: 14:00 Brentford v Spurs (Sky Sports), 14:00 Man Utd v Crystal Palace, 16:30 Arsenal v Man City (Sky Sports).
Monday 3 February 2025: 20:00 Chelsea v West Ham (Sky Sports).
Friday 14 February 2025: 20:00 Brighton v Chelsea (Sky Sports).
Saturday 15 February 2025: 12:30 Leicester City v Arsenal (TNT Sports) - this match is subject to change to kick-off at 20:00 should Arsenal participate in the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds the preceding Wednesday and be drawn away - Aston Villa v Ipswich Town, Fulham v Nottingham Forest, Man City v Newcastle United, Southampton v AFC Bournemouth, West Ham v Brentford, 17:30 Crystal Palace v Everton (Sky Sports).
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Sunday 16 February 2025: 14:00 Liverpool v Wolves (Sky Sports), 16:30 Spurs v Man Utd (Sky Sports).
Friday 21 February 2025: 20:00 Leicester City v Brentford (Sky Sports).
Saturday 22 February 2025: 12:30 Everton v Man Utd (TNT Sports) - this match will move to Sunday 23 Feb (kick-off TBC) should Man Utd participate in Europa League the preceding Thursday - AFC Bournemouth v Wolves, Arsenal v West Ham, Fulham v Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town v Spurs, Southampton v Brighton, 17:30 Aston Villa v Chelsea (Sky Sports).
Sunday 23 February 2025: Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest (Sky Sports), Man City v Liverpool (Sky Sports) - kick-off times for these matches will be announced in due course.