The longing continues for Premier League football to return after it was ripped away from those following Arsenal’s exciting campaign. Five points clear of Manchester City in second with the promise of a prosperous January transfer window to come, perhaps the winter months could be even better after the realisation of their main rivals’ schedule.
Manchester City will return to action sooner than Arsenal as they beat Chelsea in the Carabao Cup third round only to be drawn against Liverpool in the fourth set to be played on December 22. Arsenal, meanwhile, have an extended break after a number of mind-season friendlies before playing West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium on Boxing Day.
Should City progress past their modern-day rivals, suddenly their January and start of February schedule could become seriously hectic. Arsenal will travel to Brighton on new Year’s Eve with City hosting Everton.
