UNBELIEVABLE: Arsenal could face Man City 5 times in one month

Arsenal is on the verge of meeting Man City as many as five times in one month because of a packed fixture list across various tournaments.

The Premier League title race this season is hotter than ever, with Arsenal and Manchester City closely chasing each other. Beyond competing on the table, the two teams might face each other repeatedly in a short span. The tricky fixture arrangements across several fronts could force Arsenal and Man City to confront each other up to five times within just one month, creating a rare series of intense battles.

The first encounter in this dense sequence is the Carabao Cup final on March 22 at Wembley. This is considered the first major trophy opportunity of the season and a chance for both sides to assert their dominance. The tactical duel between Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola promises to be intense, as both know each other well from many Premier League clashes.

Less than a month later, Arsenal and Man City will meet again in the Premier League on April 18. This match is expected to be pivotal for the title race, given the narrow points gap between the two teams. The outcome of this 90-minute game is likely to directly influence the long-term battle for the championship.

Besides the Premier League and Carabao Cup, the FA Cup also presents the possibility of another encounter. The fifth round of this competition takes place over the weekend of March 7-8, and Arsenal could meet Man City if both progress past their earlier opponents. The random draw means such a high-profile clash cannot be ruled out.

The Champions League is another stage that could host thrilling encounters. Both Arsenal and Man City have secured direct qualification to the round of 16, so they won’t meet at this stage. However, if both advance further, they might face off in the quarterfinals, which are scheduled for April 8-16 in a two-legged format, potentially increasing their meetings within a short period to a record number.

In the Premier League, Arsenal currently holds a slight advantage with a 6-point lead over Man City. However, Pep’s squad continues to show resilience by persistently chasing and maintaining pressure. Pep Guardiola acknowledged the possibility of multiple encounters between the two teams before the season ends and views it as an exciting challenge, especially in matches with final-like intensity.

If this scenario of consecutive clashes happens, Arsenal and Man City will have to battle not only tactically and in squad selection but also mentally. Meeting so frequently in a short timeframe could favor the more mentally strong team and turn each match into a “mini final” of the season.