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Liverpool vs Arsenal: Who Has the Tougher Run in the Premier League Title Race?

A hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea on Sunday may not be remembered for long, but for Arsenal, it was an essential result. It ended their three-game winless run and, crucially, kept their faint Premier League title hopes alive.

Meanwhile, Liverpool remain firmly in control at the top of the table. Their 12-point cushion with just nine matches remaining makes them overwhelming favourites. However, football has a habit of throwing up surprises, and both Arsenal and Liverpool still have work to do before the title is settled.

With that in mind, how do their next five Premier League fixtures compare?

Arsenal’s Next Five Fixtures

The Gunners return from the international break with a home fixture against Fulham on 1 April. Encouraging updates regarding Bukayo Saka’s recovery from hamstring surgery suggest he could be available, providing Mikel Arteta’s side with a timely boost.

Four days later, Arsenal head to Goodison Park to face Everton in the early Saturday kick-off. Sean Dyche’s side have proven stubborn opposition, as seen in the 0-0 draw earlier this season. The Gunners’ record on Merseyside has been patchy in recent years, adding another layer of difficulty to this encounter.

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Next up is a home clash with Brentford, the Premier League’s most in-form away team in 2025. Thomas Frank’s side will pose a significant threat, especially as the game falls between Arsenal’s two-legged Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.

A trip to Ipswich Town follows, with the newly promoted side battling to avoid relegation. Arsenal will be expected to take maximum points, but pressure could be mounting if Liverpool continue their relentless march towards the title.

To round off this run, Crystal Palace visit the Emirates. The Eagles have already suffered heavy defeats to Arsenal this season, including a 5-1 drubbing in the reverse fixture. However, Palace have shown signs of improvement and could make this a tricky encounter.

Arsenal’s Next Five Fixtures

Liverpool’s Next Five Fixtures

Liverpool, now under Arne Slot, have their own challenges to navigate. They restart their campaign with a fiery Merseyside Derby at Anfield against Everton on 2 April. The Toffees have only won twice at Anfield in the Premier League era, but recent derby meetings have been fiercely contested.

A trip to Craven Cottage follows, where Fulham have been tricky opposition this season. They held Liverpool to a draw in the reverse fixture, despite having a numerical advantage after Andy Robertson’s red card. Diogo Jota, who has struggled in front of goal recently, will be eager to make an impact.

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Liverpool then return home to face West Ham United. The Hammers have been underwhelming in recent months, and Anfield remains a fortress, making this a fixture where Liverpool will expect three points.

A visit to Leicester City is next, with the Foxes battling for survival. The timing of this game could be significant—if Arsenal falter in the coming weeks, Liverpool may be edging closer to mathematically securing the title by then.

Finally, Tottenham come to Anfield on 27 April. This fixture has already been earmarked as a potential title-decider. If Liverpool remain on course, a victory here could be the moment their supporters have been waiting for.

Liverpool’s Next Five Fixtures

Who Has the Tougher Run?

Both Arsenal and Liverpool face significant hurdles in their next five fixtures, but the advantage still lies with Liverpool.

If Arsenal are to keep their slim hopes alive, they need to take maximum points from their next five games and hope Liverpool drop points. But at this stage, it looks increasingly like a matter of when, not if, the Premier League trophy returns to Anfield.