As seems to be the case so often this season, the next set of fixtures in the Premier League appear crucial to the outcome of the title race. Arsenal currently lead the way, five points clear of nearest rivals Manchester City with a game in hand over them, giving them a huge advantage.
One key point to make is that neither side has faced each other yet in the league, setting up a classic "six-pointer" when they eventually clash. The first of those meetings comes next Wednesday (February 15) at the Emirates Stadium, where a points swing either way could be huge.
The two title challengers can't get too ahead of themselves though, as they both have games to play before then, with any dropped points creating issues. How they respond in those clashes will be huge too after the title race took another twist and turn over the past week.
