Premier League's Top Five Teams: A Look at the Best of the Best

Premier League's Top Five Teams title race is heating up as we enter the season's final stretch. On Sunday, Arsenal strengthened their title credentials by beating Tottenham to move eight points clear at the league's top. This was after Manchester United had beaten second-placed Manchester City 2-1 at Old Trafford the day before.

The Red Devils'

The Red Devils' win saw them climb into the title conversation, moving to within one point of City and nine of Arsenal. Even Newcastle can count themselves in the mix, with Eddie Howe's men level with United on 38 points and above them on goal difference. However, Tottenham's top four credentials have taken a hit in recent weeks, falling five points off the pace. Premier League's Top Five Teams.

We look at the big five's next five fixtures

As we head into a crucial period of action, we look at the big five's next five fixtures.
First, let's focus on Arsenal. The Gunners have a big period coming up in their title charge. They face a surging and in-form Manchester United at the Emirates on Sunday before a Friday night trip to reigning champions Manchester City in the FA Cup. February will open with a trip to struggling Everton, against a team they lost to at Goodison Park last season. A home clash with Brentford follows before the huge rearranged Premier League showdown with Manchester City at the Emirates.

Manchester City

Next, we turn our attention to Manchester City. The defending champions' title defence is about to enter a pivotal stretch. Twice in their next five games, they will have to face Tottenham - a team they lost to home and away last season. Sandwiched between their clashes with Spurs are a home game against Wolves and a huge match-up with league leaders Arsenal at the Etihad. Following the second of their Tottenham matches will come a home game against Aston Villa - and it was in this fixture on the final day last season that City came back from 2-0 down to win the title.
As we can see, the upcoming fixtures for these top teams are crucial in determining the outcome of the Premier League title race. With Manchester United and Newcastle also in the mix, it's shaping to be an exciting and nail-biting finish to the season. Keep an eye out for these key matches and see who comes on top.

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