The race for the Premier League flared up again. Arsenal FC responded at the right time: after leaving points against Wolverhampton, those led by Mikel Arteta crushed their classic rival at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and reaffirmed their candidacy for the title. The 4-1, a replica of the result achieved in November, not only had symbolic value, but also numerical value in an increasingly tight table.
With 61 points, the Gunners are six ahead of Manchester City, although Pep Guardiola’s team still owes a game. The fight promises to extend until May and the immediate schedule offers clues as to who could be best positioned for the direct confrontation on April 18 at the Etihad Stadium.
The next five Premier League games between Arsenal and Manchester City
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Arsenal (61 points) |
Manchester City (55 points) |
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Chelsea (L) – March 1st |
Leeds (V) – February 28 |
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Brighton (V) – March 4 |
Nottingham Forest (L) – 4 March |
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Everton (L) – 15 March |
West Ham (V) – 14 de marzo |
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Bournemouth (L) – April 11 |
Chelsea (V) – April 11 |
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Manchester City (V) – 18 de abril |
Arsenal (L) – April 18 |
Arsenal will open March hosting Chelsea FC, an irregular rival but always dangerous in this type of context. Then they will visit Brighton & Hove Albion FC, who have just broken a bad streak and tend to be strong against the candidates. Later, Everton, with a competitive campaign and European aspirations, and Bournemouth complete a stretch that will require consistency and depth in the squad before the stellar clash against City.
Eberechi Eze has played in two north London derbies…
And there are only two Arsenal players who have scored more goals in the fixture’s history! pic.twitter.com/AC119IVg2Y
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 22, 2026
On the other hand, the current champion will face commitments against teams that fight in the lower zone. The visit to Leeds United appears uncomfortable due to the context, while Nottingham Forest and West Ham United need to add to escape danger. In the run-up to the match against Arsenal, Guardiola’s men will also have to face Chelsea as visitors, a stop that can balance the balance.
Before that league duel there will be another high-voltage chapter: the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Although recent history indicates that direct confrontations do not always define the champion, the current context suggests that every detail can tip the balance. Arsenal will seek to arrive in Manchester with an advantage; City, true to its custom, lurks with patience and experience in this type of battle.
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