Saturday’s massive victory over Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium was a step closer to making that ambition a reality, but the team still has a long way to go before it is achieved. However, the visitors stunned the home crowd by scoring first, thanks to Phillip Billing, and then again, thanks to Marcos Senesi, in the second half....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Just after the hour mark, Thomas Partey and Ben White scored two quick answers, but as the game was trending toward a tie, Reiss Nelson stepped up. The rookie, who hasn’t had many chances to shine this year, provided a game-changing contribution that might determine the championship.
The entire crowd at Emirates Stadium went wild after Nelson’s late-game shot found the back of the net. The loss doesn’t affect the Gunners’ five-point lead in the league, and they still have a challenging schedule ahead of them despite the strike. Below is Arsenal’s next 4 matches that could make them drop points
1. Fulham
As the Premier League season resumes on the weekend after a midweek return to Europa League activity, all eyes will be on Fulham, a short drive across London.
Many predicted that the Craven Cottage team would be relegated to the Championship this year, but they have surprised everyone by currently sitting in seventh place.
With Fulham’s recent form, where they have won only twice in their last five games. It will be difficult for Arsenal to beat them. They could drop at least a point
2. Crystal Palace (H- Sunday, March 19)
It’s the second London derby of the day, and Crystal Palace is coming to the Emirates looking to end their league-winless streak that dates back to the beginning of the year. When former Gunners captain Patrick Vieira comes to the Emirates, they will be hoping for a win or a draw
3. Leeds (H – Saturday, April 1)
Arsenal will play host to Leeds once again this season, and the Yorkshire club is currently in the thick of a relegation battle. Leeds is now perched precariously above the relegation zone, and they will be hoping that their new manager, Javi Gracia, can turn things around in time to avoid an anxious final day.
4. Liverpool (A – Sunday, April 9)
In a little over a month, Arsenal will travel to Anfield to face Liverpool in what might be a championship-deciding matchup.
Since the arrival of Jürgen Klopp, the Reds have had an uncharacteristically dismal season by their recent standards, while Arsenal has traditionally struggled away on Merseyside.
Liverpool thrashed Manchester United 7-0 tonight. Arsenal will need to be on the best performance if they don’t want to lose three points.
