How Liverpool’s Next Five Fixtures Compare to Arsenal’s After Crucial Man City Victory

Liverpool Extend Lead in Premier League Title Race

Liverpool’s impressive 2-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium has significantly strengthened their grip on the Premier League title race. While Arsenal’s home defeat to West Ham United proved costly, the Reds extended their advantage at the top, now sitting 11 points clear.

With three months remaining in the season, Arsenal must stage a rapid resurgence while hoping for an unlikely Liverpool collapse. Let’s compare the upcoming league fixtures for both title contenders.

Liverpool’s Next Five Premier League Fixtures

Liverpool must balance their domestic campaign with a highly anticipated Champions League last-16 clash against Paris Saint-Germain. However, their immediate league schedule offers opportunities to consolidate their lead.

Upcoming Fixtures

• 26/02/25 – 20:15 | Newcastle United (H)
  Liverpool will be looking for revenge after Newcastle held them to a dramatic 3-3 draw in December. The Magpies, however, have struggled away from home and haven’t won at Anfield in the Premier League since 1994.
• 08/03/25 – 15:00 | Southampton (H)
  Facing bottom-of-the-table Southampton should be a routine victory for the Reds, allowing them to maintain momentum.
• 02/04/25 – 20:00 | Everton (H)
  The Merseyside Derby is always unpredictable. Everton will be eager to disrupt Liverpool’s title charge, especially after a fiery encounter at Goodison Park last month.
• 05/04/25 – 15:00 | Fulham (A)
  A tricky away fixture, as Fulham have caused problems for top teams this season. Their ability to pull off upsets makes this a potential stumbling block.
• 12/04/25 – 15:00 | West Ham (H)
  West Ham’s defensive resilience proved decisive against Arsenal. They will aim to repeat that performance against Liverpool at Anfield.

Arsenal’s Next Five Premier League Fixtures

Arsenal’s title hopes took a hit with their loss to West Ham, and they now face a challenging run of fixtures. A strong response is necessary to keep their title aspirations alive.

Upcoming Fixtures

• 22/02/25 – 15:00 | Nottingham Forest (A)
  A tricky midweek away fixture. Forest, under Nuno Espírito Santo, remain in contention for a European spot and will be tough to break down.
• 09/03/25 – 16:30 | Manchester United (A)
  Arsenal rarely enjoy success at Old Trafford. Their 1-0 win last season was their first in front of a crowd at the stadium since 2006. Can they repeat that feat?
• 16/03/25 – 13:30 | Chelsea (H)
  A London derby against an out-of-form Chelsea side. Arsenal will be favorites, but the Blues still have the quality to cause an upset.
• 01/04/25 – 19:45 | Fulham (H)
  Fulham have proven to be a stubborn opponent for Arsenal, earning a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture. Arteta’s men must be at their best to secure all three points.
• 05/04/25 – 15:00 | Everton (A)
  Arsenal’s final visit to Goodison Park before Everton move to their new stadium. Given their inconsistent away form, this could be a challenging test.

Who Has the Tougher Run?

While both teams face significant challenges, Arsenal’s next five fixtures appear more daunting. With difficult away games at Old Trafford and Goodison Park, as well as a London derby, they will need near-perfect performances to stay in the race.

Liverpool, on the other hand, have three consecutive home games, including a crucial Merseyside Derby, where they historically dominate. The Reds’ advantage could grow even further by mid-April if they capitalize on their favorable fixtures.

Your Thoughts?

Can Arsenal bounce back and make this a title race again? Or is Liverpool’s lead too big to overcome? Drop your predictions in the comments!

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