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Arsenal suffered back-to-back cup defeats thanks to poor finishing and were again damaged in front of goal during Wednesday’s north London derby with Tottenham Hotspur.
As Declan Rice pointed out: “I think we were probably unlucky not to score 10 tonight.”
The Gunners managed to score two after Son Heung-min’s early goal to secure another Premier League title. Victory over Spurs at the Emirates Stadium. For once, Arsenal’s win came hot on the heels of a rare slip-up from Liverpool, ensuring Mikel Arteta’s side are just four points behind the division leaders.
Here’s what’s in store for both clubs in a potentially season-defining few weeks.
While the Emirates will be afraid Aston Villa Also travel to north London on Saturday evening after crushing Arsenal’s title hopes Won 2-0 last April. Unai Emery completed the double over Arteta last season, but the Gunners claimed some revenge with a 2-0 win at Villa Park at the start of 2024/25.
A visit to other West Midlands rivals Villa follows, but Arsenal must make the trip to the Black Country to round out the Premier League January schedule. the wolf They have developed into an enterprising unit under new manager Vitor Pereira, and their desperation for points means that the fixture will not be easy for the title hopefuls.
February meeting with the perennial champion Manchester City Pre-season would have been billed as a potential title race-shaper, but the Citizens’ struggles mean they are rarely in contention for the title. Even when you think they’re back, step into Pep Guardiola’s side and 2-0 lead over Brentford.
Reports suggest Arsenal will use their free week for a warm weather training camp back in Dubai next weekend (following their FA Cup third round exit). The Gunners’ trip to the Middle East last January inspired a remarkable revival in the second half of 2023/24, and supporters will be desperate for the camp to make a similar impact this time around.
They should be rejuvenated and healthy on the injury front when they meet Lester Before hosting on 12 February a West Ham The team was boosted by the arrival of Graham Potter the following week.
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Date and Kick-off Time (GMT) |
fixture |
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18/01/25 – 17:30 |
Arsenal vs Aston Villa |
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25/01/25 – 15:00 |
Wolves vs Arsenal |
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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 |
Liverpool have dropped points in back-to-back Premier League outings, but their performances Second half at Nottingham Forest Few signs of a major drop-off indicated. Had it not been for a monstrous Matz Sels display they would have escaped the City Ground with three points.
However, the slot side will be tested in a tougher environment over the next few weeks. A visit to Liverpool BrentfordOne of the division’s highest-scoring and best-performing home teams this season, before facing off at the weekend Bournemouth In force on 1 February.
Cherry hasn’t been hit on the south coast since November 23.
Ipswich Between those two awkward tests, Liverpool beat Kieran McKenna’s side 2-0 on the opening weekend of the season to visit Anfield.
Everton Supporters will enjoy a midweek visit of the title favorites next month after the opening fixture at Goodison Park was postponed due to Storm Darragh. The Toffees won the corresponding fixture last season and Liverpool have their work cut out for them if they triumph in the final Merseyside derby at Everton’s historic ground.
Liverpool’s next Premier League run ends at home, with relegation in jeopardy the wolf.
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Date and Kick-off Time (GMT) |
fixture |
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18/01/25 – 15:00 |
Brentford vs Liverpool |
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25/01/25 – 15:00 |
Liverpool vs Ipswich |
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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 |
