Arsenal are facing an important time of the season, with the games coming thick and fast, as they look to take the initiative in the Premier League title race over their close rivals.
08:17, 14 Dec 2025
Arsenal players celebrate scoring a late goal against Wolves in the Premier League
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Arsenal have some important matches coming up in the Premier League(Image: (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images))
The Emirates Stadium played host to one of the most dramatic games of the Premier League season so far, in an encounter that many associated with Arsenal wouldn't have expected. The Gunners played host to bottom-of-the-league Wolves, who had picked up just two points before their trip to London.
While many perhaps expected a routine victory, it was anything but that, as Arsenal were made to work for their chances against the visitors. It wasn't until the 70th minute that the home side took the lead, as Bukayo Saka's dangerous corner bounced off the post and onto Sam Johnstone for an unfortunate own goal.
Wolves stayed resolute and seemed to get their rewards in the 90th minute, as Tolu Arokodare flicked on an inviting cross into the back of the net. There was plenty of frustration in the air for the Gunners, as it seemed as though two points were going to be dropped.
That was until a slice of fortune fell for Mikel Arteta, as Saka's cross seemingly flicked off of Gabriel Jesus and onto Yerson Mosquera, who put the ball into the back of the net for the second own goal of the evening. In the end, Arsenal saw the game out, taking the game as a mere warning shot rather than another blow to their Premier League title chances.
It was far from convincing, but the side will be looking to drag themselves through a busy Christmas period and into the new year. So, with that said, here's a look at Arsenal's next five fixtures compared to their title rivals in the race at the top of the league.
Arsenal's next five fixtures
Everton (A) - 20 December - Premier League
Crystal Palace (H) - 23 December - Carabao Cup
Brighton (H) - 27 December - Premier League
Aston Villa (H) - 30 December - Premier League
Bournemouth (A) - 3 January - Premier League
Arsenal have another busy few weeks ahead which could determine the outcome of their season. Plenty of tough Premier League matches await them, against teams who are all capable of causing some problems if the Gunners aren't careful.
There is also the challenge of the Carabao Cup awaiting them, with a quarter-final against Crystal Palace just before Christmas. It's a spell that will truly test the squad to the maximum.
Man City's next five fixtures
Crystal Palace (A) - 14 December - Premier League
Brentford (H) - 17 December - Carabao Cup
West Ham (H) - 20 December - Premier League
Nottingham Forest (A) - 27 December - Premier League
Sunderland (A) - 1 January - Premier League
Aston Villa's next five fixtures
West Ham (A) - 14 December - Premier League
Man United (H) - 21 December - Premier League
Chelsea (A) - 27 December - Premier League
Arsenal (A) - 30 December - Premier League
Nottingham Forest (H) - 3 January - Premier League
Chelsea's next five fixtures
Cardiff (A) - 16 December - Carabao Cup
Newcastle (A) - 20 December - Premier League
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Aston Villa (H) - 27 December - Premier League
Bournemouth (H) - 30 December - Premier League
Man City (A) - January 4 - Premier League