Arsenal has a shot at four titles, with their next seven matches after the New Year 2026 presenting many tough challenges.
On 31 December 2025, Arsenal, the Premier League leaders, unveiled their schedule after finishing the year with a 4-1 home win over Aston Villa, gearing up to pursue four trophies fully in 2026.
Currently, under Spanish coach Mikel Arteta, Arsenal remains on track to compete for all four major titles, with the following status in each competition:
- Arsenal leads the table with 45 points, five ahead of second-place Manchester City (though having played one more match), and six points ahead of third-place Aston Villa (both having played 19 matches), aiming for their 14th top-flight league title.
- Arsenal leads their group with a perfect six wins, securing 18 points and a three-point lead over second-place Bayern Munich, already guaranteed at least a playoff spot and aiming for their first-ever Champions League title.
- Arsenal will begin their campaign in the third round, seeking their 15th FA Cup title.
- Arsenal has reached the semi-finals (two-legged tie, home and away), aiming for their third League Cup title.
Arsenal faces seven crucial matches after the New Year 2026 that will directly impact their pursuit of the four trophies:
3 January 2026 (Premier League) Bournemouth vs Arsenal
8 January 2026 (Premier League) Arsenal vs Liverpool
11 January 2026 (FA Cup Third Round) Portsmouth vs Arsenal
14 January 2026 (League Cup Semi-final First Leg) Chelsea vs Arsenal
17 January 2026 (Premier League) Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
20 January 2026 (UEFA Champions League) Inter Milan vs Arsenal
25 January 2026 (Premier League) Arsenal vs Manchester United