Premier League Title Race: Current Standings and Upcoming Fixtures
The 2025/26 Premier League title race is heating up as Arsenal, Manchester City, and Aston Villa vie for the championship. Currently, Arsenal leads the standings with a six-point advantage after 25 matches. They secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Sunderland on February 7. In a closely contested match the following day, Manchester City managed a late 2-1 comeback win against Liverpool, narrowing the gap to Arsenal.
Current Standings
Aston Villa sits in third place, but they trail Arsenal by nine points. Villa has struggled recently, managing only one win in their last five league matches, including a disappointing 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth in Matchweek 25.
Upcoming Fixtures
The next batch of matches could significantly impact the title race. Manchester City will aim to cut Arsenal’s lead to three points when they host Fulham on February 11. A victory for City would increase the pressure on Arsenal, who will face Brentford the following Thursday. Brentford is currently in seventh place and has won four of their last six matches.
Several key matches are on the horizon:
- February 21: Manchester City vs. Newcastle United
- February 22: Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur (North London Derby)
As the title race unfolds, both Arsenal and Manchester City will also face Chelsea in their next six fixtures, culminating in a crucial head-to-head match at the Etihad Stadium in mid-April.
Upcoming Matches for the Top Three Teams
| Matchweek | Arsenal | Manchester City | Aston Villa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Brentford (A) | Fulham (H) | Brighton (H) |
| 27 | Spurs (A) | Newcastle (H) | Leeds (H) |
| 28 | Chelsea (H) | Leeds (A) | Wolves (A) |
| 29 | Brighton (A) | Forest (H) | Chelsea (H) |
| 30 | Everton (H) | West Ham (A) | Man Utd (A) |
| 31 | No Fixture | No Fixture | West Ham (H) |
| 32 | Bournemouth (H) | Chelsea (A) | Forest (A) |
| 33 | Man City (A) | Arsenal (H) | Sunderland (H) |
| 34 | Newcastle (H) | Burnley (A) | Fulham (A) |
| 35 | Fulham (H) | Everton (A) | Spurs (H) |
| 36 | West Ham (A) | Brentford (H) | Burnley (A) |
| 37 | Burnley (H) | Bournemouth (A) | Liverpool (H) |
| 38 | Palace (A) | Villa (H) | Man City (A) |
The Premier League title race is poised for an exciting conclusion as Arsenal, Manchester City, and Aston Villa continue their pursuit of glory. Fans can anticipate thrilling matchups in the coming weeks as the battle for the championship unfolds on the pitch.
