Arsenal got back to winning ways in Premier League action after beating Crystal Palace for the second time in four days. Following draws against Fulham and Everton, the Gunners were in need of three points and they got exactly that with the gap to Liverpool closing before they face Tottenham on Sunday
Gabriel Jesus, fresh off scoring a hat-trick against the same opponents, opened the scoring with a smart finish from inside the box. The Gunners' lead did not last long however with Ismaila Sarr equalising only for Jesus to score again moments later.
Though Arsenal were back in front, Mikel Arteta was handed a huge blow with Bukayo Saka forced off because of a hamstring injury. In his absence, Arsenal continued pushing forward with Kai Havertz adding a third after reacting quickest to Jesus' header hitting the post.
Gabriel Martinelli then directed a Declan Rice shot into the back of the net for Arsenal's fourth with the latter grabbing a fifth late on. Courtesy of their victory, the Gunners have thrown the challenge down to Chelsea and Liverpool with those two facing Everton and Tottenham on Sunday, respectively.
With that said, football.london has taken a look at the upcoming fixtures for Arsenal and their title rivals.
Arsenal's next five Premier League fixtures
December 27 vs Ipswich Town (H) at 8.15pm - Premier League
January 1 vs Brentford (A) at 5.30pm - Premier League
January 4 vs Brighton (A) at 5.30pm - Premier League
January 15 vs Tottenham (H) at 8pm - Premier League
January 18 vs Aston Villa (H) at 5.30pm - Premier League
Verdict
Arsenal have a run of very challenging Premier League fixtures following their clash against Ipswich after Christmas. At Emirates Stadium, Mikel Arteta's side will be clear favourites to beat the newly-promoted team especially following their recent 4-0 home defeat to Newcastle.
Following that, the Gunners travel across London to face Brentford on New Years Day, fresh of the Bees losing their unbeaten streak at home. Three days later, another trip south follows with Arsenal scheduled to face Brighton at Amex Stadium.
Two home games follow that but they will certainly be challenging ones with a North London Derby against Tottenham and clash against Aston Villa, who beat the Gunners at Emirates Stadium last season, arriving in the space of three days.
Liverpool's next five Premier League fixtures
December 22 vs Tottenham (A) at 4.30pm - Premier League
December 26 vs Leicester City (H) at 8pm - Premier League
December 29 vs West Ham (A) at 5.15pm - Premier League
January 5 vs Manchester United (H) at 4.30pm - Premier League
January 14 vs Nott’m Forest (A) at 8pm - Premier League
Chelsea's next five Premier League fixtures
December 22 vs Everton (A) at 2pm - Premier League
December 26 vs Fulham (H) at 3pm - Premier League
December 30 vs Ipswich Town (A) at 7.45pm - Premier League
January 4 vs Crystal Palace (A) at 3pm - Premier League
January 14 vs AFC Bournemouth (H) at 7.30pm - Premier League
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