This weekend marks an important period for Arsenal in their journey towards the goal of winning the Premier League title for the first time since 2004.
The "Gunners" won a tense victory with a score of 1-0 at home against Crystal Palace. And the result was even better when Manchester City lost the same away to Aston Villa.
Eberechi Eze scored the only goal, helping the "Gunners" overcome his former team. Another clean sheet means Arsenal have only conceded three goals since the start of the season. They are on course for their best defensive record in Premier League history.
Meanwhile, Man City's Erling Haaland ended his scoring streak at Villa Park. Matty Cash scored the only goal of the match, while also making Man City out of the top 4 after Tottenham beat Everton.
Both Arsenal and Man City have entered the series with the belief that they have a golden opportunity to regain the advantage from defending champions Liverpool. Arne Slot's side have just suffered their fourth consecutive Premier League defeat.
The upcoming 5 rounds will likely play a decisive role in the championship race, as the season prepares to enter the most intense stage. Here is what Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool will face during this period.
Arsenal
Arsenal opened November with two away trips to rookie Premier League sides. Both matches promise not to be easy, especially when Sunderland is making a strong impression in its first season back in the top flight of England.
The Gunners' record in the London derbies is at least still very impressive, but that will soon be proven in the coming weeks.
In addition to the Premier League front, Arsenal will also have a tight schedule in the Carabao Cup and Champions League. Notably, the clash with Bayern Munich between the two matches against Tottenham and Chelsea could play a key role in Arteta and his team's journey.
Man City
Man City's next two matches will be important encounters with direct competitors for a top 4 position. Bournemouth will welcome Pep Guardiola's army to the southern coast in a dramatic match.
City will then face Liverpool in the highlight match. Both teams aim to regain their best form, promising to bring an exciting match between the two top forces of English football.
A trip to Newcastle is rarely an easy task for Man City. Leeds at home and Fulham away are considered the lightest challenges in Man City's upcoming 5 matches if only looking at their position in the rankings.
Pep Guardiola's team hope to repeat their victory at Craven Cottage - where they closed last season with a convincing performance.
In addition to the Premier League schedule, Man City also face significant challenges in the cup competitions. In the coming month, they will have two Champions League matches against Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen.
Liverpool
Things could get more difficult for Liverpool before they find their advantage.
The Kop's upcoming opponent is Aston Villa - a team in impressive form with a series of 4 consecutive wins in the Premier League. Liverpool will then face Man City.
Arne Slot's team has reason to be confident in their chances in the next two matches. Of course, Nottingham Forest and West Ham may improve somewhat as the new coaches gradually stabilize their work. Liverpool also hope Sunderland will slow down after an impressive start.
The Champions League match against Real Madrid will take place right before the big match with Man City - a not-so-ide ideal time for such a big challenge.
In the upcoming European playground, Liverpool will also host PSV Eindhoven on Merseyside. This is a team that defeated a team of many substitutes of The Kop last season.
