Arsenal's next five Premier League fixtures compared to rivals Chelsea, Tottenham and Man Utd

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Arsenal's 100% record to start the 2022/23 campaign came to an end in the 3-1 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.Bukayo Saka found a second half equaliser after United's new £86million signing Antony put the hosts 1-0 up. Two counter-attacking goals from Marcus Rashford against the run of play shellshocked the Gunners as they fell to defeat for the first time this season after a stellar start.Mikel Arteta admitted to being frustrated with the result after his side dominated large periods of the game, but failing to get the result their performance deserved. Gabriel Martinelli thought he had scored the opening goal for the Arsenal before VAR intervened and chalked the goal off for a foul on Christian Eriksen in the build-up.READ MORE: Albert Sambi Lokonga makes Mikel Arteta fume as Arsenal face biggest test of progressThe Gunners won't let this defeat hamper there ambitions this season after such a brilliant start to the season, whilst Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool continue to drop points. So, with some tough tests on the horizon for Arsenal, football.london compares the north Londoners' next five games with their rivals Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United.Everton (H) - September 11Arsenal beat Everton 5-1 at the Emirates Stadium last term but Frank Lampard's side have changed drastically since. Prior to that result, the Gunners failed to win three of their last four outings against the Toffees.Mikel Arteta will be hoping his side can bounce back after the defeat to United with a good performance and result against the Toffees. Arsenal will play their first Europa League group stage fixture against FC Zurich just days before they host Lampard's side at the Emirates Stadium.Brentford (A) - September 18Brentford were able to beat the Gunners on the opening day of the season last term but Arteta's side are a different animal this season. Arsenal face a tough test away from home against the Bees, with star striker Ivan Toney in fine form for Thomas Frank's side after scoring a hat-trick against Leeds.The Gunners will be eyeing revenge after last season as they look to continue a strong start to the season.Tottenham (H) - October 1The North London derby. Arsenal will be looking to take revenge out on Antonio Conte's side after the Gunners missed out on Champions League football at the hands of their north London rivals last season.Both clubs had busy summer transfer windows and have made a number of new signings. A win against Spurs could be the real catalyst for Arsenal this season, especially ahead of a packed month of fixtures before the 2022 World Cup.Liverpool (H) - October 9It doesn't get any easier for the Gunners with a home tie against Liverpool next up after the derby. Arsenal haven't beaten the Reds in their last five meetings with Jurgen Klopp's side, but the North Londoners have been the better team so far this season.If Arsenal come out of the games against Spurs and Liverpool with back-to-back wins, it could really lay down a marker for Arteta's side moving forward.Leeds (A) - October 16Leeds away is never an easy fixture but the Gunners haven't lost in their last 12 games against the Whites. Jesse March's side have looked a lot better this season compared to last term, and will be Arsenal's fourth game in the month of October in the midst of a packed schedule.Chelsea's next five fixturesFulham (A) - September 10Liverpool (H) - September 18Crystal Palace (A) - October 1Wolves (H) - October 8Aston Villa (A) - October 16Tottenham's next five fixturesManchester City (A) - September 10Leicester City (H) - September 17Arsenal (A) - October 1Brighton (A) - October 8Everton (H) - October 15Manchester United's next five fixturesCrystal Palace (A) - September 11Leeds (H) - September 18Manchester City (A) - October 2Everton (A) - October 9Newcastle (H) - October 16READ NEXT:Albert Sambi Lokonga makes Mikel Arteta fume as Arsenal face biggest test of progressEvery word Mikel Arteta said on VAR decision, naivety and Arsenal midfield injuriesArsenal news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates StadiumGary Lineker agrees with Alan Shearer on Gabriel Martinelli VAR decision for Arsenal vs Man UtdArsenal transfer business under the microscope in 'good deal' or 'bad deal'

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