Arsenal next five fixtures compared to Liverpool and Man City after West Ham thrashing yesterday as Arteta Men set eyes on winning the trophy.
Arsenal showcased an impressive performance at the London Stadium in response to victories by Liverpool and Manchester City on Saturday. The Gunners, dominating from the start, exhibited their dominance in a fiery 15-minute spell before halftime. Goals from William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, and a penalty by Bukayo Saka, along with Leandro Trossard’s curled finish, contributed to a strong performance.
The outcome leaves Arsenal in a similar position as the weekend began, with a significantly improved goal difference. Liverpool maintains their top spot after a 3-1 win over Burnley, while City briefly held the peak earlier in the day. Title outsiders Tottenham kept their faint hopes alive by beating Brighton 2-1, thanks to a 96th-minute winner from Brennan Johnson.
Looking ahead, Arsenal and Mikel Arteta set their sights on Champions League football as they navigate the remainder of the season. The next five league games will play a crucial role in defining their trajectory:
1. **Burnley (A) – Saturday, February 17:** Arsenal aims for their fifth consecutive league win at Turf Moor, facing a struggling Burnley side currently second from the bottom.
2. **Newcastle (Home) – Saturday, February 24:** Following the Champions League last-16 match against Porto, Arsenal faces a Newcastle side that won the reverse meeting but has slipped in the standings.
3. **Sheffield United (A) – Monday, March 4:** With ten days to recover, Arsenal encounters the league’s poorest team, Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United, hoping to capitalize on their struggles.
4. **Brentford (H) – Saturday, March 9:** A shorter turnaround brings a match against Brentford, and Arsenal aims to navigate this potential banana skin successfully.
Meanwhile, Liverpool and Manchester City have their own upcoming fixtures:
**Liverpool’s next five fixtures:**
1. Brentford (A) – Saturday, February 17
2. Luton (H) – Wednesday, February 21
3. Nottingham Forest (A) – Saturday, March 2
4. Man City (H) – Saturday, March 9
5. Everton (A) – Saturday, March 16
**Manchester City’s next five fixtures:**
1. Brentford (A) – Monday, February 5
2. Everton (H) – Saturday, February 10
