Comparison of the next 5 Premier League matches for Arsenal, Man City, and Liverpool

After 10 rounds, Arsenal firmly holds the top spot in the Premier League standings with impressive form, and the upcoming 5 matches present a chance for the Gunners to accelerate.

A 2-0 victory over Burnley, thanks to goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice, helped Mikel Arteta’s “Gunners” maintain a 6-point lead over Manchester City and 7 points ahead of defending champions Liverpool. The dream of ending a 21-year Premier League title drought is becoming more tangible than ever.

Arsenal: Awaiting to prove their mettle in big matches

Up next, Arsenal will face a challenging run of 5 matches. Next weekend, they travel to face newly promoted Sunderland, who have surprised many by sitting 7th after 10 rounds. This promises to be a tough trip as Sunderland plays with high intensity and has shown consistent home form.

Following the international break, the “Gunners” will face two intense London derbies, going up against Tottenham and Chelsea (on Friday). Arsenal have home advantage against Spurs, but the away trip to Stamford Bridge is always risky, especially as Chelsea appears to be showing signs of strong revival.

Then, Arteta’s squad will host Brentford midweek, a tough opponent known for their fast counterattacks, before concluding the 5-match stretch with an away game at Unai Emery’s Aston Villa. Last season, a home draw against Villa cost Arsenal their lead in the title race, so they will be determined not to repeat that mistake.

Man City: The big test named Liverpool

Behind them, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City continue to chase closely with fairly stable form. Before the international break, they will face Liverpool in a “early final” at Etihad, a match that could shape the title race. Afterwards, City will face a lighter schedule: an away game at Newcastle, home matches against Leeds United and Sunderland, and an away trip to Fulham.

However, the congested schedule combined with Champions League pressure may force Pep to rotate heavily, especially with Erling Haaland bearing the main attacking burden.

Liverpool: The crucial turning point for Arne Slot

Liverpool start their next 5 matches with a challenging trip to Etihad, where they have only won once in the past 9 years. Then, Arne Slot’s team returns to Anfield to host Nottingham Forest, who shocked them last season.

The remaining matches are considered easier as The Reds will face West Ham, Sunderland, and Leeds consecutively. However, to close the gap with Arsenal, they must keep winning consistently while hoping their rivals slip up.

The three-way race promises to be fierce

With the upcoming schedule, Arsenal has the chance to maintain their lead if they get through this phase, especially in the two London derbies. Meanwhile, the showdown between Man City and Liverpool will heavily impact the top 3 standings. The season is still long, but at this moment, Arteta and his team hold both form and psychological advantages in their quest for the Premier League crown after more than two decades of waiting.