Arsenal next five fixtures compared to Liverpool and Chelsea in title race

Chelsea's five-game winning run in the Premier League came to an abrupt end on Sunday afternoon as they were held to a goalless draw away at Everton.

The poor weather conditions presented challenges for both sides, although Enzo Maresca's side failed to capitalise on any of their five attempts on target. Nicolas Jackson was denied by both Jordan Pickford and the post in the first half at Goodison Park, while the hosts also created a handful of chances themselves.

The draw means Chelsea have failed to move ahead of title rivals Liverpool in the standings with the Merseyside club set to take on Tottenham Hotspur later this afternoon. Arne Slot's side remain a point clear and could extend that to four with a win in north London.

With that being said, football.london takes a look at the upcoming fixtures for Chelsea and their title rivals...

Chelsea's next five fixtures

December 26 vs Fulham (H) at 3pm - Premier League

December 30 vs Ipswich Town (A) at 7:45pm - Premier League

January 4 vs Crystal Palace (A) at 3pm - Premier League

January 11 vs Morecambe (H) at 3pm - FA Cup

January 14 vs Bournemouth (A) at 7:30pm - Premier League

Verdict

Chelsea have a pretty favourable run of games over Christmas and in the New Year, although they will be wary of Fulham after Marco Silva's side took points off Liverpool at Anfield earlier this month. Bournemouth, too, have caused top sides problems this season.

The January clash against League Two side Morecambe next month will also provide Maresca with an opportunity to rotate his team and provide an opportunity to young players, as he has done in the UEFA Europa Conference League this term. The quick turnaround between matches could be a challenge, but its one every team faces at this time of year.

Liverpool's next five fixtures

December 22 vs Tottenham (A) at 4:30pm - Premier League

December 26 vs Leicester City (H) at 8pm - Premier League

December 29 vs West Ham (A) at 5:15pm - Premier League

January 5 vs Manchester United (H) at 4:30pm - Premier League

January 11 vs Accrington Stanley (H) at 12:15pm - FA Cup

Arsenal's next five fixtures

December 27 vs Ipswich Town (H) at 8:15pm - Premier League

January 1 vs Brentford (A) at 5:30pm - Premier League

January 4 vs Brighton (A) at 5:30pm - Premier League

January 12 vs Manchester United (H) at 3pm - FA Cup

January 15 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H) at 8pm - Premier League