Arsenal's next six fixtures compared to Liverpool, Man City and Aston Villa

Arsenal have now played all six of their UEFA Champions League group games this season. The Gunners topped their group prior to matchday six, drawing their dead-rubber against PSV Eindhoven 1-1, with Eddie Nketiah netting for the north London outfit.

Mikel Arteta's side will now move their focus back to the Premier League, currently sitting one point behind league leaders Liverpool. Aston Villa and Manchester City aren't far behind either, two and four points behind the Reds respectively.

So with all of that being said, football.london has compared the top four's next six fixtures ahead of a busy festive period.

Brighton (H) - December 17

Roberto De Zerbi's side have struggled with injuries and thus playing two games in one week but are still expected to present quite the challenge for Arsenal.

Having already taken points off Liverpool and Newcastle, the Seagulls will likely be eying another repeat of last season's clash at Emirates Stadium when they won 3-0.

Liverpool (A) - December 23

In their final fixture before Christmas, Arsenal must face up to the fixture that severely dented their Premier League title hopes last season. Taking on Liverpool at Anfield is a serious challenge as numerous teams will have discovered over the past few months with Jurgen Klopp's side on a 20-game unbeaten run.

West Ham (H) - December 28

With fixtures coming thick and fast, Arsenal take on West Ham in a London derby between Christmas and New Year. The Gunners faced this exact fixture around this time last year with a 3-1 win seeing their 2022 form carry on into the New Year and Arteta will certainly be hoping for the same effect this time round.

Fulham (A) - December 31

Arsenal close out a superb 2023 with a Premier League clash against Fulham. The Gunners strode to victory last time out at Craven Cottage with three first-half goals all assisted by Leandro Trossard.

Since that clash, Marco Silva has lost Aleksandar Mitrovic but been able to retain the services of Arsenal target Joao Palhinha. Ahead of the January transfer window opening, the clash may also arrive as the perfect scouting mission for Arteta and Edu.

Liverpool (H) - January 07 (FA Cup)

Arsenal then get their FA Cup campaign underway in a blockbuster match against Liverpool. The Gunners welcome the Reds to the Emirates Stadium, a match that they won 3-2 in the league last term.

Jurgen Klopp's side had enjoyed an excellent record in north London prior to that, winning three on the bounce before that thriller in October 2022.

Crystal Palace (H) - January 20

Arsenal's first league fixture of 2024 is on the other side of the winter break, hosting Crystal Palace to the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners have enjoyed an excellent recent record against the Eagles, winning 1-0 at Selhurst Park earlier this term.

Arteta's side also did the double over Palace last season, winning 2-0 away and 4-1 at home. The Spaniard will hope for a similar result in this fixture.

Manchester City

FK Crvena Zvezda (A) - December 13 (Champions League)

Crystal Palace (H) - December 16

TBD (N) - December 19 (Club World Cup)

Everton (A) - December 27

Sheffield United (H) - December 30

Huddersfield Town (H) - January 7 (FA Cup)

Liverpool

Union Saint-Gilloise (A) - December 14 (Europa League)

Manchester United (H) - December 17

West Ham (H) - December 20 (Carabao Cup)

Arsenal (H) - December 23