Arsenal had a fantastic start to the 2024–25 season, beating Wolves 2-0 to start the new season on a high. Some argue the North Londoners are picking up where they left off last season — five wins in a row to close out 2023–24.
Well, if it is true that they are picking from where they left off, then I’ll be very satisfied with 12 points in their next four fixtures.
Aston Villa (August 24th)
Up next for Arsenal is a clash against Aston Villa. This season, the Gooners cannot tolerate the disappointment of last season’s two losses (2-1 and 1-0) to Villa. The true test of the Gunners progression is how they’ll fare this coming Saturday against the Birmingham-based side at Villa Park. Beating Villa isn’t an “if”; it is a “will” for Arsenal’s title hopes.
Brighton (August 31st)
Brighton, like Villa, is a tricky opponent, but Arsenal is here to compete, so they should be ready to take anyone on. It is a fantastic test to take on a revitalised Brighton, who’ve had a real makeover this summer with a new coach and some intriguing new additions like Yakuba Minteh. Either way, Arsenal should have what it takes to beat the Seagulls at the Emirates Stadium.
Tottenham (September 15th)
Winning the North London derby needs to be a habit, and after outwitting the re-energised Brighton, Arsenal needs to paint North London red before attempting to conquer the Premier League. Arsenal have not lost to Spurs in the last four meetings and have won three of these encounters, so confidence is high that they’ll sustain the fine head-to-head run over Spurs.
Manchester City (September 22nd)
After sending Villa, Brighton, and Spurs back to where they belong, Arteta and his boys will have to take on their title rivals, Manchester City. Some pundits claim that last season, playing out to a 0-0 draw instead of winning against City in the PL run-in is why the Gunners lost the title. Well, this season, picking a win at the Etihad is a must; it not only gives Arteta and his boys a 3-point advantage over the defending champs, but it also, like the need to beat Villa, shows progression.
What do you think?
Am I overly ambitious, expecting 12 points from these fixtures?
Sam P
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We won’t
3 wins one draw will do.
I even think a draw at Villa Park and Ethiad is decent
beat city draw spurs, and win agains villa, brighton
Arteta must win at Villa Park after meeting Emery twice, otherwise I don’t think he’s talented enough to win EPL trophy for Arsenal
We must win against Brighton as well, because we’ll play at home against a mid-table team
If we draw againts Spuds in the NLD, it would be understandable. But a defeat would be unacceptable
As for our visit to the EPL champion’s turf, we could lose the game with a small margin
Never say never but it a skyscraper high task to win all 5
On a positive note, City often have a slow start and I thought Villa tailed off last season and over achieved in getting top4
Knowing that invincibility has only happened once, there will be surprises of the wrong sort, but I’m confident in the quality of our players to maintain a winning mentality during the season and fingers crossed that they can prove that quality in May
In these draws, Arsenal drew against City and lost against Villa last season. Won against the rest. So I have to believe we’ll do better than that considering Timber is back and we have Calafiori now as well.
Looking at the trajectory of improvements, I think our results will continue to improve this season as none of our players have even reached their peaks, so dropping off would be highly improbable..
It’s definitely not impossible but I think 10 is more realistic. I would be happy with that
Of course we should be aiming to win all the games but realistically I think 3 wins and 2 draws in our next 5 games would be good. The draws being against Villa and City.
Dream on, I’m betting it will be more like 6 points.
Who knows? They are all potentially difficult but there are certainly some very tricky games in that run. Villa has a good recent record against us so that won’t be easy. You just never really know with North London derby games. As for City, Pep and his team will be fully prepared for us, as I assume we will be for them.
If pushed, I’d say Arsenal will pick up eight points from the twelve on offer. Hopefully, it will be more though.
We need a sharp number 9 that has instint for goal scoring & a long term plan to be victorious in all fixtures. Determination & strong mind set can do the magic against these 4 Teams
Aston Villa in.particular must be beaten at home.
Im hoping for all 12 but im realistically guessing it might be 9 or 10 with a draw or loss at the Etihad…Spurs are not on our level and we will avenge those Villa losses