Arsenal closed 2025 with a strong 4-1 win over Aston Villa at the Emirates, keeping a five-point lead at the year’s end. Under Mikel Arteta, the team has only faced two losses in all competitions and has reached the Carabao Cup semi-finals, where they will meet Chelsea. As January 2026 approaches, Arsenal’s schedule is packed. Here are the fixtures for the month.
Arsenal Fixture List: The Gunners Set for Busy January
Bournemouth – January 3
Arsenal’s first match of 2026 is against Bournemouth on the south coast. Bournemouth has shown their competitiveness with a 2-2 draw against Chelsea and a thrilling 4-4 draw against Manchester United. While they are a challenging opponent, Arsenal is favored to secure three points.
Liverpool – January 8
In their first home game, Arsenal will face Liverpool, one of the only two teams to beat them in the Premier League this season. Liverpool looks to have improved recently, making this matchup an exciting contest with plenty of attacking talent on both sides.
Portsmouth – January 11
On January 11, Arsenal will travel to Fratton Park to take on Portsmouth in the FA Cup’s third round. Portsmouth currently sits at 21st in the Championship, and even with potential changes, Arsenal is expected to win comfortably.
Chelsea – January 14
Next up is the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The last match ended in a 1-1 draw, even with Chelsea down to ten men. It’s likely Chelsea will field a strong team, while Arsenal has previously rested players in this competition.
Nottingham Forest – January 17
Nottingham Forest has made noticeable improvements this season under Sean Dyche. They have shown signs of resilience, though they need to continue progressing to secure a mid-table finish. They were competitive recently, narrowly losing 2-1 to Manchester City, but will they pose a real threat to Arsenal?
Inter Milan – January 20
On January 20, Arsenal will return to Champions League action against Inter Milan at the San Siro. Milan leads Serie A and has players like Lautaro Martinez and Nicolo Barella who can challenge Arsenal. The Gunners have been strong in this season’s Champions League, recently defeating Bayern Munich 3-1.
Manchester United – January 25
Back to Premier League play on January 25, Arsenal will go up against Manchester United. While United has improved, consistency remains an issue. It may take their best performance of the season to overcome Arsenal.
Kairat – January 28
In the Champions League, Arsenal will host Kairat, who are currently leading the Kazakhstan league. Despite their domestic success, they have struggled in Europe, earning just one point from their first six matches.
Leeds United – January 31
Arsenal’s final January match will be against Leeds United at Elland Road. Playing at Leeds is often tough, but given Arsenal’s strong form this season, they are expected to earn another three points as they pursue the Premier League title.
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