Referee Michael Oliver gave Arsenal a mountain to climb on Saturday afternoon but the ten-man Gunners overcame Wolverhampton Wanderers to keep pace with league leaders Liverpool.
Riccardo Calafiori’s complex finish ensured Arsenal were not punished Myles Lewis-Skelly’s harsh red cardalthough the match ended Ten-V-Ten as Joao Gomes also received his orders to start shortly before the winner.
With Liverpool having hammered Ipswich Town 4-1 at AnfieldArsenal’s win ensured they stay within six points of the table Toppers, while Nottingham Forest’s excellent defeat at Bournemouth gave Mikel Arteta’s side a cushion above third.
THE Premier League The title race is firmly in Liverpool’s hands, but the Gunners will not go down without a fight and the next five fixtures could prove key to the trophy destination come the end of the campaign.
Arsenal Finish the Champions League opener in midweek against Girona and their place in the last 16 all but guaranteedshould be able to rest players before his visit Manchester City Next Sunday. The sides who have contested the previous two title games will trade blows in north London and the Gunners will be wary of Pep Guardiola’s men as they head to a more recognizable version by themselves.
An almighty test is followed by one of the more simplistic fixtures Arsenal will face in the second half of the campaign. They travel Leicester City Two weeks later and they will be well-respered as they sit out the fourth round of the FA Cup. Arteta’s men will be expected to punish the struggling Foxes, even if they They defeated their primary rivalsTottenham Hotspur.
Arsenal return to the Emirates Stadium next weekend as they host fellow Londoners West Ham United. The irons are now under the guidance of Graham Potter, who will face the Gunners with his fourth different club. The England manager 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 host surprise over-performers Nottingham Forest Having now drawn three points clear of the Midlands side, with Liverpool eagerly anticipating the outcome of this one. A trip to the city ground proved a challenge for the Reds Come early January and Arsenal will be under no illusions about the scale of their task.
A visit to Old Trafford has not proved too difficult for many sides this season, but Manchester United they have already beaten 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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Start date and 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 vs Arsenal |
Liverpool they set some similarly difficult anomalies next month and kick off February with a trip to the south coast. Form to form Birdmouthwho crashed out of the woods 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. The rearranged Merseyside derby Evolototon It comes in midweek as the Reds aim for an increasingly rare win at Goodison Park during their final league visit to the ground. They have won two, lost one and drawn nine of their last 12 trips to Stanley Park.
The simplest of Liverpool’s February fixtures comes mid-month as they welcome the match Wolves at Anfield. They won the reverse fixture 2-1 at Molineux in September thanks to Mohamed Salah’s second penalty.
Refreshing Men’s city The side are Liverpool’s opponents next weekend. The Cityzens have been in unusually poor form this season but are starting to find their feet at the start of the new year and will undoubtedly challenge the Reds at the Etihad Stadium. It’s a place Merseysiders don’t enjoy visiting.
There is no rest for the Reds who face the red hot Newcastle United Just three days later. The Magpies, who could be Liverpool’s Carabao Cup final opponents depending on the semi-final second legs for both clubs, are in relentless bar form against Bournemouth and Alexander Isak will aim to add to his three goals in five games against the six European champions.
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Start date and 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 |
