Arsenal missed a crucial opportunity to gain ground in the Premier League after being held to a 0-0 draw by Everton, despite Liverpool dropping points. The Gunners created notable chances through Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, but Everton’s goalkeeper Jordan Pickford produced exceptional saves to maintain the stalemate.
Facing one of his former clubs, Mikel Arteta would have expected his side to secure a win, but Arsenal’s attack lacked sharpness. Defensively, the return of Gabriel Magalhaes from injury strengthened the backline, helping the team secure another clean sheet. However, their inability to score proved costly.
As a result of the draw, Arsenal’s league position remains unchanged. They still trail Chelsea and are six points behind Liverpool. With five fixtures in just 18 days, Arteta’s team has several chances to close the gap, though the congested schedule presents significant challenges.
Arsenal’s Upcoming Fixtures:
December 21: Crystal Palace (A), 5:30 PM – Premier League
December 27: Ipswich Town (H), 8:15 PM – Premier League
January 1: Brentford (A), 5:30 PM – Premier League
January 4: Brighton (A), 5:30 PM – Premier League
January 15: Tottenham (H), 8 PM – Premier League
Arsenal’s busy run begins with a trip to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace, just days after playing them in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. They then host Ipswich Town after Christmas before heading into the new year with tough away games against Brighton and Brentford.
The period concludes with a highly anticipated North London Derby against Tottenham, where Arsenal will aim to assert dominance once more.
Liverpool’s Upcoming Fixtures:
December 22: Tottenham (A), 4:30 PM – Premier League
December 26: Leicester City (H), 8 PM – Premier League
December 29: West Ham (A), 5:15 PM – Premier League
January 5: Manchester United (H), 4:30 PM – Premier League
January 14: Nottingham Forest (A), 8 PM – Premier League
Manchester City’s Upcoming Fixtures:
December 15: Manchester United (H), 4:30 PM – Premier League
December 21: Aston Villa (A), 12:30 PM – Premier League
December 26: Everton (H), 12:30 PM – Premier League
December 29: Leicester City (A), 2:30 PM – Premier League
January 4: West Ham (H), 3 PM – Premier League
With Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City all facing packed schedules, the Premier League title race is set to intensify as the season progresses into 2024.
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