After overtaking Liverpool to lead the Premier League table, Arsenal are presented with a prime chance to widen the gap from their pursuers.
According to Opta statistics, in the next 4 rounds, Mikel Arteta’s team has the easiest fixture list in the league. This is considered a “golden” moment for the Gunners to make a strong push forward in the race for this season’s championship.
Difficulty ranking of the next 4 matches for Premier League clubs (Image: Opta)
At the start of the season, Arsenal faced what was considered a "nightmare" schedule. They began with an away game at Old Trafford against Man Utd, followed by matches against two title contenders, Liverpool and Man City. Despite their efforts, the North London side managed only 1 point from these two big clashes (a draw and a loss). Additionally, having to face tough opponents like Newcastle and Nottingham Forest made Arteta’s and his players’ early journey even tougher than ever.
Nonetheless, Arsenal’s resilience showed clearly as they secured 5 wins in the first 7 rounds, climbing to the top of the table with 16 points. Notably, the Emirates team has demonstrated impressive consistency by winning all matches against lower-ranked opponents and keeping clean sheets in 4 out of those 5 victories.
Arsenal are expected to continue their ascent in the Premier League standings (Image: Club)
Based on Opta data, Arsenal will face Fulham, Crystal Palace, Burnley, and Sunderland in the next 4 rounds — all teams with noticeably weaker rankings and form. According to average strength ratings, this is the easiest sequence among the 20 Premier League clubs. If they capitalize on this opportunity, the Gunners can claim a full 12 points to strengthen their lead and create a substantial gap over Liverpool and Man City, who are about to enter a challenging fixture period.
Specifically, Liverpool must face Man Utd, Aston Villa, Brentford, and Man City consecutively within less than a month, while Pep Guardiola’s team will also meet strong opponents such as Everton, Villa, Bournemouth, and Liverpool.
A favorable schedule combined with stable form gives Arsenal a rare chance to assert themselves as genuine title contenders. If they maintain their current focus and efficiency, Arteta’s squad can make a spectacular surge before entering the intense London derbies against Tottenham and Chelsea in late November.
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