Arsenal's next five fixtures compared to Premier League title rivals Man City and Man United

Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta will be hoping that Gabriel Jesus can spearhead the Gunners to the Premier League title following his return from injury

Arsenal regained a five-point advantage over Manchester City following a rampant win over Fulham. Leandro Trossard stole the show at Craven Cottage, providing assists for Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard in the Gunners' 3-0 victory.

"He got three assists and could have scored two," Arteta added. "I think he was really impressive. Not only that, he had an injury three days ago which could have taken a week, or another 10 days.

"But he was really willing to come back early and the doctors and medical staff did a lot of good work to get that. It makes a big difference in the team. We needed him today and his contribution was superb."

Sporting CP (H) - Europa League - Thursday, March 16

The north Londoners drew 2-2 in the first-leg in Portugal as Arteta had to rotate his squad due to a number of injury concerns and absentees. Martin Odeegard, Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah and Leandro Trossard were all absent from the matchday squad.

William Saliba's towering header followed by a deflected own-goal saw Arsenal head into the second-leg on level terms, but they can take plenty of positives from the first leg.

Crystal Palace (H) - Premier League - Sunday, March 19

The second clash of a London derby double header is at the Emirates Stadium against a Crystal Palace side that haven't won a league game since the start of the year. The Eagles are in danger of being dragged into a relegation battle if they aren't careful as former Gunners captain Patrick Vieira returns to north London.

Leeds (H) - Premier League - Saturday, April 1

There's yet another home tie ahead as Arsenal welcome Leeds to north London, with the Yorkshire side firmly involved in a relegation scrap. Leeds hover just over the drop zone as things currently stand and will be hopeful new manager Javi Gracia can turn things around to avoid a nervous final day.

Liverpool (A) - Premier League - Sunday, April 9

There's a big tie on the horizon as Arsenal face Liverpool at Anfield in just over one month, with the clash perhaps offering a title-defining feel to it. The Gunners have traditionally struggled away in Merseyside, with the Reds just starting to creep their way towards a top four spot after an uncharacteristically poor season by their recent standards under Jurgen Klopp.

West Ham (A) - Premier League - Sunday, April 16

A run of home games for Arsenal quickly comes to an end with two successive trips away. West Ham have disappointed this season but, given the quality in David Moyes' side, they could shift into gear at any time — especially with a relegation battle on the cards.

Man City next five fixtures:

RB Leipzig (H) - Champions League - March 14

Burnley (H) - FA Cup quarter-final - March 18

Liverpool (H) - Premier League - April 1

Southampton (A) - Premier League - April 9

Leicester City (H) - Premier League - April 16

Man Utd next five fixtures:

Real Betis (A) - Europa League - March 16

Fulham (H) - FA Cup quarter-final - March 19

Newcastle (A) - Premier League - April 2

Brentford (H) - Premier League - April 5

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