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Josh Holland

Arsenal next five Premier League fixtures compared to Man City and Man Utd after Leicester win

Arsenal EPL Leicester Manchester City Manchester United Gabriel Martinelli Gunners Bukayo Saka Leandro Trossard Mikel Arteta

Arsenal earned their 18th Premier League win of the season yesterday with a narrow victory over Leicester City. The three points in the Midlands means the Gunners remain at the top of the table, despite Manchester City's 4-1 win at Bournemouth.

Gabriel Martinelli scored his ninth goal of the season in the opening stages of the second half with a well-timed run and finish past Danny Ward. The Gunners were unfortunate not to have a second and a penalty, after Leandro Trossard's strike was disallowed and Harry Souttar escaped with a challenge on Bukayo Saka.

Mikel Arteta's side only have 14 games remaining to bring title success to north London for the first time since 2004. After enduring a run of four games without a win, Arsenal have responded in perfect fashion with two wins away from home.

With that in mind, football.london takes a look at the league leaders' next five fixtures compared to their main rivals this season.

Everton (H) - Premier League - March 1

Perhaps the biggest test of the coming few weeks is the return fixture against Everton. The Gunners' defeat to the Toffees in Sean Dyche's first game for the club kicked off their poor run of form and they will be hoping to get some revenge when they come to Emirates Stadium.

Despite conceding two goals against Liverpool, Everton look rejuvenated defensively and will certainly pose Arsenal another challenging test with their game plan likely very clear already

Bournemouth (H) - Premier League - March 4

Bournemouth could be considered the easiest fixture in Arsenal's next run of games but they are not to be taken for granted. The Cherries followed up their draw with Newcastle by beating Wolves at Molineux, a tough feat under Julen Lopetegui

Fulham (A) - Premier League - March 12

Arsenal were very nearly upstaged by Fulham earlier in the season but two late goals saw them come out on top. Since that game, the Cottagers have been able to maintain their impressive form and will fancy their chances when the Gunners come to town.

Showcasing their steel and grit, Fulham were penned in by Brighton in their latest Premier League game but came out on top with a late Manor Solomon goal, proving they can defend for large parts of a game and still come away with all three points.

Crystal Palace (H) - Premier League - March 19

Another reunion for Patrick Vieira at Arsenal is set for next month as he brings Crystal Palace to Emirates Stadium. The best word to describe the Eagles is probably 'inconsistent'.

In one game they can look unstoppable attacking with real vigour and defending admirably and yet in the following fixture they may look void of ideas and frail at the back. Their unpredictability should not be underestimated though by Arsenal as they have the talent to cause a major upset.

Leeds United (H) - Premier League - April 1

Into April and Arsenal will welcome relegation-threatened Leeds to the Emirates Stadium. The Whites, who managed a win in their first game under Javi Garcia, will be looking to add some distance between themselves and the drop by the time they travel to the capital.

Earlier in the season, Saka struck the only goal at Elland Road in a narrow win for Arsenal. But Leeds are a different side under Garcia and could be fighting for their lives.

Man City next five fixtures:

Newcastle (H)- March 4

Crystal Palace (A) - March 11

West Ham (H) - March 19

Liverpool (H) - April 1

Southampton (A) - April 9

Man Utd next five fixtures:

Liverpool (A) - March 5

Southampton (H) - March 11

Brighton (A) - March 19

Newcastle (A) - April 2

Brentford (H) - April 5