Arsenal's next five fixtures compared to Liverpool after Premier League title twist vs Chelsea

Mikel Merino's first half strike was enough to see Arsenal claim a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the London derby at the Emirates Stadium.

The result sees the Gunners extend their lead to four points from Nottingham Forest. Nuno Espirito Santo's side came away 4-2 winners at Ipswich Town.

Title rivals Liverpool, meanwhile, are not in Premier League action this weekend as they will look to lift their first silverware of the season - facing Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley meaning Arsenal have made ground on the Reds. The Gunners, who had a game in hand over them, are now 12 points from Arne Slot's side with nine games left of the season.

Here, football.london takes a look at Arsenal's upcoming fixtures and how they compare to their rivals.

Arsenal's next five fixtures

April 1 vs Fulham (H) at 7.45pm - Premier League

April 5 vs Everton (A) at 12.30pm - Premier League

April 12 vs Brentford (H) at 5.30pm - Premier League

April 20 vs Ipswich Town (A) at 2pm - Premier League

April 26 vs Crystal Palace (H) at 5:30pm - Premier League

Liverpool's next five fixtures

April 2 vs Everton (H) at 8pm - Premier League

April 6 vs Fulham (A) at 2pm - Premier League

April 13 vs West Ham (H) at 2pm - Premier League

April 20 vs Leicester City (A) at 4.30pm - Premier League

April 27 vs Tottenham (H) at 4.30pm - Premier League

Nottingham Forest's next five fixtures

April 1 vs Manchester United (H) at 8pm - Premier League

April 5 vs Aston Villa (A) at 5.30pm - Premier League

April 12 vs Everton (H) at 3pm - Premier League

April 21 vs Tottenham (A) at 8pm - Premier League

April 26 vs Brentford (H) at 3pm - Premier League

Manchester City's next five fixtures

April 2 vs Leicester City (H) at 7.45pm - Premier League

April 6 vs Manchester United (A) at 4.30pm - Premier League

April 12 vs Crystal Palace (H) at 12.30pm - Premier League

April 19 vs Everton (A) at 3pm - Premier League

April 28 vs Aston Villa (H) at 8pm - Premier League

Chelsea's next five fixtures

April 3 vs Tottenham (H) at 8pm - Premier League

April 6 vs Brentford (A) at 2pm - Premier League

April 13 vs Ipswich Town (H) at 2pm - Premier League

April 20 vs Fulham (A) at 2pm - Premier League

April 26 vs Everton (H) at 12:30 - Premier League

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