Arsenal’s Upcoming Fixtures Versus Man City and Liverpool Before Chelsea Match
Arsenal is set for a crucial series of matches as they aim to maintain their position at the top of the Premier League. The Gunners are not only chasing league glory but also competing for silverware in multiple tournaments this January.
Arsenal’s Current League Standing
As of mid-January 2026, Arsenal tops the Premier League table with 49 points after 21 matches. They hold a solid six-point advantage over Manchester City and Aston Villa, who are both trailing in second place.
Recent Performance
Last week, Arsenal faced reigning champions Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, resulting in a 0-0 draw. The Gunners continued their strong form by dominating Championship side Portsmouth with a 5-1 win, led by a remarkable hat-trick from Gabriel Martinelli. This victory secured their spot in the FA Cup fourth round.
Upcoming Fixtures: Arsenal vs. Man City and Liverpool
Arsenal has several important matches lined up in January. Their next five fixtures are:
- Chelsea (A) – January 14 – Carabao Cup semi-final first leg
- Nottingham Forest (A) – January 17 – Premier League
- Inter Milan (A) – January 20 – Champions League
- Manchester United (H) – January 25 – Premier League
- Kairat Almaty (H) – January 28 – Champions League
These fixtures come thick and fast for the Gunners, especially with the first three being away games. The upcoming match against Chelsea marks a crucial London derby in the Carabao Cup, followed by challenging Premier League encounters with Nottingham Forest and Manchester United.
Key Matchups for Rivals
As Arsenal looks to navigate their busy schedule, other title challengers also have important matches:
Manchester City’s Upcoming Fixtures
- Newcastle United (A) – January 13 – Carabao Cup semi-final first leg
- Manchester United (A) – January 17 – Premier League
- Bodo/Glimt (A) – January 20 – Champions League
- Wolves (H) – January 24 – Premier League
- Galatasaray (H) – January 28 – Champions League
Aston Villa’s Upcoming Fixtures
- Everton (H) – January 18 – Premier League
- Fenerbahce (A) – January 22 – Europa League
- Newcastle United (A) – January 25 – Premier League
- Red Bull Salzburg (H) – January 29 – Europa League
- Brentford (H) – February 1 – Premier League
Liverpool’s Upcoming Fixtures
- Barnsley (H) – January 12 – FA Cup third round
- Burnley (H) – January 17 – Premier League
- Marseille (A) – January 21 – Champions League
- Bournemouth (A) – January 24 – Premier League
- Qarabag (H) – January 28 – Champions League
As Arsenal prepares for these pivotal matchups, they aim to solidify their lead in the Premier League while making strides in the Carabao Cup and Champions League. The challenges ahead promise to be exciting as the season progresses.
