Arsenal next Five fixtures compared to Man city and Liverpool as Arteta Men close gap to 2 points after humiliating Newcastle yesterday.
Arsenal bounced back with a dominant performance against Newcastle United after their recent Champions League defeat to Porto. Despite failing to record a shot on target in that match, the Gunners displayed their goal-scoring prowess at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, netting four goals against the Magpies.
In the 19th minute, Gabriel Magalhaes’ header, saved by Loris Karius, rebounded off Sven Botman and found the net as Newcastle struggled to clear. Bukayo Saka’s brilliant run and finish added a third just after the hour mark, while Jakub Kiwior scored Arsenal’s nineteenth goal from a set-piece four minutes later. Late in the game, Newcastle’s consolation goal came from substitutes Dan Burn and Willock.
This victory propels Arsenal into the title race, and with a favorable upcoming fixture schedule, they aim to challenge Liverpool and Manchester City. Examining Arsenal’s future matchups, their next five fixtures include Sheffield United, Brentford, Porto (Champions League), Chelsea, and Manchester City.
Mikel Arteta received the desired reaction from his team following the Porto defeat, and their impressive performance against Newcastle sets a positive tone for the upcoming match against Sheffield United, who have conceded ten goals in their last two home games.
The following games against Brentford, Porto, and Chelsea present crucial opportunities for Arsenal to maintain their form. The month concludes with a significant clash against reigning champions Manchester City.
Comparatively, Liverpool faces Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, followed by fixtures against Southampton, Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, and Everton. Meanwhile, Manchester City’s upcoming matches include Luton Town in the FA Cup and a crucial encounter with Manchester United.
As Arsenal aims to secure more points and stay in the title race, the next few weeks promise exciting matchups and a challenging road ahead.
