Arsenal next five fixtures compared to Premier League title race rivals Liverpool and Man City

Mikel Arteta only has a few days on the training pitches at London Colney before Arsenal return to action. After clambering to victory against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Tuesday night, .

Arsenal will lock horns with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon as the Premier League title race builds a head of steam. The Reds currently lead the title race, but , who are just one point short.

After losing to Bournemouth, the Gunners trail Arne Slot's side by four points – so this weekend. With that being said, football.london has looked at Arsenal's upcoming fixtures and how they compare to their title rivals.

Liverpool (H) – Premier League – Sunday, October 27

This is a huge game for Arsenal. After dropping points to Bournemouth over the weekend, the Gunners are now four points behind Liverpool in the title race. A defeat to Slot's side could prove devastating – especially if Manchester City, Aston Villa, Brighton and Chelsea enjoy wins.

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Preston North End (A) – Carabao Cup – Wednesday, October 30

With so many injuries and fitness concerns, Arteta must consider how much he wants a cup run this season. The Spaniard must bare in mind that his side will have another long journey up north just a few days later.

Newcastle United (A) – Premier League – Saturday, November 2

Newcastle United have struggled to impress this season, so they'll need the St James' Park faithful on side. This is a 12:30pm kick-off too, so the Gunners will have very little time to prepare after a trip to Deepdale.

Inter Milan (A) – Champions League – Wednesday, November 6

Another away day for Arsenal! What a spectacle this will be. This is what the Champions League is all about. Locking horns with Europe's best at famous stadiums like the San Siro.

Chelsea (A) – Premier League – Sunday, November 10

Yes, that's right... Arsenal have ANOTHER away game. That's four in a row. It unfortunate, and this run could make or break the Gunners' season. They'll need their travelling fans to be right behind them every step of the way.

Liverpool

RB Leipzig (A) – Champions League – Wednesday, October 23

Arsenal (A) – Premier League – Sunday, October 27

Brighton (A) – Carabao Cup – Wednesday, October 30

Brighton (H) – Premier League – Saturday, November 2

Bayer Leverkusen (H) – Champions League – Tuesday, November 5

Manchester City

Sparta Praha (A) – Champions League – Wednesday, October 23

Southampton (H) – Premier League – Saturday, October 26

Tottenham Hotspur (A) – Carabao Cup – Wednesday, October 30

Bournemouth (A) – Premier League –Saturday, November 2

Sporting CP (A) – Champions League – Tuesday, November 5