Arsenal only have a few days on the training pitches before they return to action. On Saturday afternoon, the Gunners will host Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium as they both look to climb the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta will be eager to narrow Liverpool's advantage at the top of the table. The Reds have still only lost once in the English top flight this term, losing 1-0 to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground back in September.

While Arne Slot has distanced his side from title rivals, Liverpool have picked up just two points from their last two games – which could prove costly by May. So, with that being said, football.london has looked at Arsenal's upcoming fixtures and how they compare.

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Aston Villa (H) – Premier League – Saturday, January 18

After locking horns with Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal must face Aston Villa. It'll be another difficult clash for the Gunners, so Arteta will want his players to show their teeth and prove their title credentials.

Dinamo Zagreb (H) – Champions League – Wednesday, January 22

Arsenal are currently third in the Champions League table, with only Barcelona and Liverpool enjoying a better start to the 'new-look' European campaign. This will be the Gunners' final home game in the competition before the knockout stages commence.

Wolves (A) – Premier League – Sunday, January 25

Wolves have really struggled to distance themselves from a relegation scrap this season. That said, Vitor Pereira, who recently replaced Gary O'Neil in the dugout, has some exciting players, like Matheus Cunha, at his disposal who could really rock the boat.

Girona (A) – Champions League – Wednesday, January 29

This will be Arsenal's final game in the Champions League group stage before the knockout stage gets underway. Girona haven't been quite as impressive as they were last season, placing 8th in La Liga and 30th in the European standings.

Manchester City (H) – Premier League – Sunday, February 2

In recent years, this would be branded a title showdown, but neither side have managed to get close to Liverpool. That said, if Arsenal head into the clash with some momentum while Manchester City are still licking their wounds then Arteta will back his side to walk away victorious.

Liverpool

January 14 vs Nott’m Forest (A) at 8pm - Premier League

January 18 vs Brentford (A) at 3pm - Premier League

January 21 vs Lille (H) at 8pm - Champions League

January 25 vs Ipswich Town (H) at 3pm - Premier League

January 29 vs PSV Eindhoven (A) at 8pm - Champions League

Nottingham Forest

January 14 vs Liverpool (H) at 8pm - Premier League

January 19 vs Southampton (H) at 2pm - Premier League

January 25 vs Bournemouth (A) at 3pm - Premier League

February 1 vs Brighton (H) at 12.30pm - Premier League

February 15 vs Fulham (A) at 3pm - Premier League

Chelsea

January 14 vs AFC Bournemouth (H) at 7.30pm - Premier League

January 20 vs Wolves (H) at 8pm - Premier League

January 25 vs Manchester City (A) at 5.30pm - Premier League

February 3 vs West Ham (H) at 8pm - Premier League

February 14 vs Brighton (A) at 8pm - Premier League

Newcastle United

January 15 vs Wolves (H) at 7.30pm - Premier League

January 18 vs AFC Bournemouth (H) at 12.30pm - Premier League

January 25 vs Southampton (A) at 3pm - Premier League

February 1 vs Fulham (H) at 3pm - Premier League

February 5 vs Arsenal (H) at 8pm - Carabao Cup SF

Manchester City

January 14 vs Brentford (A) at 7.30pm - Premier League

January 19 vs Ipswich Town (A) at 4.30pm - Premier League

January 22 vs Paris Saint-Germain (A) at 8pm - Champions League

January 25 vs Chelsea (H) at 5.30pm - Premier League

January 29 vs Club Brugge (H) at 8pm - Champions League