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Arsenal are embroiled in a Premier League title race at the moment with Manchester City, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace below them
Arsenal were beaten 2-1 away at Aston Villa over the weekend. Leandro Trossard equalised for the Gunners at Villa Park after Matty Cash’s opener. However, the hosts scored a dramatic late winner through Emi Buendia to secure a last-gasp win.
Mikel Arteta’s side are now two points ahead of Manchester City at the Premier League summit after 15 fixtures. They are three above Villa after their last outing, whilst Crystal Palace and Chelsea are also in the mix. Here is a look at the upcoming fixtures over the festive period....
Arsenal’s next six Premier League fixtures
Arsenal need to beat Wolves on Saturday as they look to bounce back from their defeat to Aston Villa. Their upcoming opponents are rock bottom of the table. The Gunners have some tricky tests coming up against the likes of Everton, Brighton and Hove Albion, AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool, as well as Villa again.
Wolves (H), Saturday 13th December, 20:00
Everton (A), Saturday 20th December, 20:00
Brighton and Hove Albion (H), Saturday 27th December, 15:00
Aston Villa (H), Tuesday 30th December, 20:15
AFC Bournemouth (A), Saturday 3rd January, 17.30
Liverpool (H), Thursday 8th January, 20:00
Manchester City, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace’s next six Premier League fixtures
Manchester City’s next six Premier League fixtures
Manchester City have back-to-back home matches against Crystal Palace and West Ham. They then have a couple of tough tests on their travels against Nottingham Forest and Sunderland. Pep Guardiola’s men then kick-start 22026 with Etihad Stadium clashes against Chelsea and Brighton.
Crystal Palace (H), Sunday 14th December, 14:00
West Ham (H), Saturday 20th December, 15:00
Nottingham Forest (A), Saturday 27th December, 12:30
Sunderland (A), Thursday 1st January, 20:00
Chelsea (H), Sunday 4th January, 17:30
Brighton and Hove Albion (H), Wednesday 7th January, 19:30
Aston Villa’s next six Premier League fixtures
Aston Villa’s victory over Arsenal has catapulted them into the title race. They are in fine form right now and will be full of confidence. Unai Emery’s players will fancy themselves against West Ham, Manchester United and Nottingham Forest. However, Chelsea, Arsenal and Crystal Palace will be difficult ones.
West Ham (A), Sunday 14th December, 14:00
Manchester United (H), Sunday 21st December, 16:30
Chelsea (A), Saturday 27th December, 17:30
Arsenal (A), Tuesday 30th December, 20:15
Nottingham Forest (H), Saturday 3rd January, 12:30
Crystal Palace (A), Wednesday 7th January, 19:30
Crystal Palace’s next six Premier League fixtures
Crystal Palace beat Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon to rise into the top four after Marc Guehi’s goal. The Eagles will be hoping for more of the same against City and Leeds United away. They have to play Aston Villa on Wednesday 7th January.
Man City (A), Sunday 14th December, 14:00
Leeds United (A), Saturday 20th December, 20:00
Tottenham Hotspur (H), Sunday 28th December, 16:30
Fulham (H), Thursday 1st January, 17:30
Newcastle United (A), Sunday 4th January, 15:00
Aston Villa (H), Wednesday 7th January, 19:30
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