Arsenal's next four games will make or break their season - here's how

"It's been an exciting season for the Gunners, but there do still seem to be some signs of nerves in Mikel Arteta's side, who haven't enjoyed too many moments of playing their best or most stylish football. Still, this is an Arsenal side that knows how to grind out results and nick goals on well-worked set-pieces, and that's served them well so far, with the north Londoners seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table."

"Arsenal may be seven points ahead of Man City, but Pep Guardiola's side have a game in hand. After some recent slip-ups with draws away to Brentford and Everton, it's absolutely vital that Arsenal get three points. This will be seen as a winnable fixture just as City travel to take on a resurgent West Ham, so expect football betting sites to start leaning even more heavily towards the Gunners if results go their way today."

"Just a few days before the Carabao Cup final, Arsenal will have to focus hard to avoid an upset against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League. Arteta's side were not too convincing in that first leg tie, but escaped with a 1-1 draw thanks to a late Kai Havertz penalty. If they don't play much better at the Emirates Stadium, then this Leverkusen side is more than good enough to cause a surprise."

Arsenal faces a crucial period with four decisive matches across the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup. Currently seven points ahead of Manchester City in the league, the Gunners have won only three games all season but demonstrated resilience through grinding results and set-piece goals. The upcoming Everton match is vital, as City hold a game in hand. Arsenal's Champions League tie against Bayer Leverkusen follows shortly after, requiring improved performance from their unconvincing first-leg draw. Results over these four games will significantly impact Arsenal's title chances and trophy ambitions.

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