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Referee Michael Oliver gave Arsenal a mountain to climb on Saturday afternoon but the ten-man Gunners beat Wolverhampton Wanderers to keep pace with league leaders Liverpool.
Ricardo Calafiori’s creation ensured that Arsenal were not punished Myles Lewis-Skelley’s harsh red cardHowever the match ended ten-v-ten as Joao Gomes also received his marching orders shortly before the winner.
Liverpool beat Ipswich Town 4-1 at AnfieldArsenal’s win ensured they remain within six points of the table toppers, while Nottingham Forest’s extraordinary five-goal defeat at Bournemouth dropped Mikel Arteta’s side to third.
This Premier League The title race is firmly in Liverpool’s hands but the Gunners won’t be surrendering without a fight, and the next five fixtures could prove crucial in the trophy’s destination at the end of the campaign.
Armory Finish the opening league stage of the Champions League against Girona in midweek and a place in the last 16 All but guaranteedThey should be able to rest the players before the visit Manchester City Next Sunday. The sides who have competed in the previous two title races will clash in north London and the Gunners will be wary of Pep Guardiola’s men as they inch closer. A more recognizable version himself.
One of the easier fixtures Arsenal will face during the latter half of the campaign is followed by an almighty test. They travel Leicester City Two weeks on and they will be well rested sitting out the fourth round of the FA Cup. Arteta’s men will be expected to punish the struggling Foxes, even if they defeated their capital rivalsTottenham Hotspur.
Arsenal return to the Emirates Stadium next weekend as they host fellow London outfit West Ham United. The Irons are now under the guidance of Graham Potter, who will face the Gunners with his fourth different club. The English coach has tasted four previous wins against them, including one during his spell at Swedish minnows Ostersunds.
However, late February and early March will prove more difficult. Arsenal surprise host over-performers Nottingham Forest Liverpool move three points clear of the Midland side with the outcome of this match eagerly awaited. A trip to City Ground proved a challenge for the Reds Early January and Arsenal will have no illusions about the scale of their task.
The visit to Old Trafford has not proved too challenging for many sides this season but Manchester United Beat Arsenal in the FA Cup this term. The old foes will lock horns during the Gunners’ first game of March at a ground where they have won just two of their last ten trips.
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Date and Kick-off Time (GMT) |
fixture |
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02/02/25 – 16:30 |
Arsenal vs Man City |
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15/02/25 – 12:30 |
Leicester vs Arsenal |
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22/02/25 -15:00 |
Arsenal vs West Ham |
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26/02/25 – 19:30 |
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal |
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09/03/25 – 16:30 |
Man Utd vs Arsenal |
Liverpool The following months pose some equally difficult puzzles and February begins with a trip to the south coast. In-form BournemouthThe side, who beat Forest last time out and are just seven points behind Arsenal, will be looking to pull off an incredible result, with few ruling out the possibility of an upset at the Vitality Stadium.
After cup duels with Tottenham and Plymouth Argyle, Liverpool return to Premier League action with one of their most anticipated fixtures. With a rearranged Merseyside derby Everton Midweek takes place as the Reds aim for an increasingly rare win at Goodison Park during their final league visit to the stadium. They have won two, lost one and drawn nine of their last 12 trips to Stanley Park.
Liverpool’s February comes in the middle of the easiest month of league fixtures as they welcome the struggle the wolf For Enfield. They won the reverse fixture 2–1 at Molineux in September thanks to a second-half penalty from Mohamed Salah.
the resurrector Man City Next weekend are Liverpool’s opponents. The Citizens have been in uncharacteristically poor form this season but are starting to find their feet at the start of the New Year and will undoubtedly cause the Reds problems at the Etihad Stadium. It’s a place Merseysiders don’t enjoy visiting.
No rest for the Reds who then face a red-hot side Newcastle United Just three days later. The Magpies, who could become Liverpool’s Carabao Cup final opponents depending on the semi-final second legs for both clubs, have continued form in the slip-up against Bournemouth and Alexander Isak will be aiming to add to his three goals in five matches. Against the six-time European champions.
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Date and Kick-off Time (GMT) |
fixture |
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01/02/25 – 15:00 |
Bournemouth vs Liverpool |
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12/02/25 – 19:30 |
Everton vs Liverpool |
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16/02/25 – 14:00 |
Liverpool vs Wolves |
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23/02/25 – 16:30 |
Man City vs Liverpool |
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26/02/25 – 20:15 |
Liverpool vs Newcastle |
