By Kepher Otieno - Reporter
4 December 2025 - Arsenal currently enjoy a commanding five-point lead at the Premier League summit, yet Mikel Arteta and his players know the job is far from done.
With Manchester City in relentless pursuit with 28 points, any slip could see the gap vanish in weeks.
The next fortnight will define the Gunners’ title challenge.
First comes a blockbuster clash on 6 December 2025 with high-flying Aston Villa, who sit third and have already beaten several members of the traditional “big six” this season.
Unai Emery’s side combine water-tight defending with rapid counter-attacks, making Villa Park one of the toughest away days in the league.
They will then play Wolverhampton Wanderers on 13 December 2025 before a clash with Everton at Goodison Park on 20 December 2025.
Arteta has repeatedly warned against complacency.
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Arsenal cannot afford off-days: draws or defeats against Villa, Wolves, and Everton would not only shrink the lead but also dent confidence and invite the chasing pack to believe again.
Squad rotation, tactical discipline and ruthless finishing will be essential.
With margins razor-thin at the top, every tackle, pass and goal carries extra weight.The message from the Arsenal camp is clear: treat these fixtures as cup finals. Win them, and the five-point cushion could become an unassailable platform; stumble, and the door swings wide open for Manchester City.
The Premier League crown will be decided in moments like these.
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