Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool next five games as Premier League title race takes new twist

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Arsenal and Liverpool lead the way in the Premier League title race but Chelsea, along with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City are looking to keep touch with themThe Premier League title race took a new twist on Saturday evening as Chelsea inflicted a third straight defeat on Liverpool in as many matches at Stamford Bridge. While it remains that Arsenal and Liverpool lead the way, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Manchester City are all looking to capitalise on any slip-ups.READ MORE: Gary Neville 'annoyed' at Liverpool star as Arne Slot comments after accusation madeREAD MORE: Declan Rice's five-word message after Arsenal injury concern against West HamWith this in mind, Mirror Football has taken a look at who the title race contenders will be taking on when the Premier League returns in just less than a fortnight.Arsenal's next five fixturesFulham (A) - October 18Crystal Palace (H) - October 26Burnley (A) - November 1Sunderland (A) - November 8Tottenham Hotspur (H) - November 23Verdict: If you are to win the title, you need to be winning at least three but preferably four of these next five matches.

Then, of course, at the end of that run of fixtures is the small matter of a north London Derby to contend with.Liverpool's next five fixturesManchester United (H) - October 19Brentford (A) - October 25Aston Villa (H) - November 1Manchester City (A) - November 9Nottingham Forest (H) - November 22Verdict: After three defeats on the trot, we are not sure that United are the perfect opponent straight after the international break. City away will also be tricky too but Liverpool will expect to right their title push in the other three fixtures.Tottenham Hotspur's next five fixturesAston Villa (H) - October 19Everton (A) - October 26Chelsea (H) - November 1Manchester United (H) - November 8Arsenal (A) - November 23Verdict: This is perhaps the trickiest run of fixtures for any Premier League team in the next five.

If Thomas Frank's side are still in third, or better, after the north London Derby, they will be serious contenders in this race but that is a big if at this stage.Manchester City's next five fixturesEverton (H) - October 18Aston Villa (A) - October 26AFC Bournemouth (H) - November 2Liverpool (H) - November 9Newcastle United (A) - November 22Verdict: The final three fixtures of this run for Pep Guardiola's side will be a true test. That double header of Bournemouth and Liverpool before the international break is tough but City will be thankful they are the home side for both fixtures.Chelsea's next five fixturesNottingham Forest (A) - October 18Sunderland (H) - October 25Tottenham Hotspur (A) - November 1Wolverhampton Wanderers (H) - November 8Burnley (A) - November 22Verdict: If Maresca is looking to build momentum after the Liverpool victory, this is the run of fixtures in which to do it.