Tottenham next five fixtures compared Man City Arsenal Liverpool

Tottenham's victory over Bournemouth puts them one point behind Arsenal, with a chance to close the gap to the top.

Tottenham's 3-1 victory over Bournemouth on New Year's Eve has brought them to within one point of fourth-placed Arsenal. Despite not being at their best, goals from Pape Matar Sarr, Richarlison, and Son Heung-Min secured the win for Ange Postecoglou's side. This puts Tottenham within touching distance of their title rivals, just three points behind top of the table Liverpool. Manchester City could overtake Liverpool if they win their game in hand, but that would still leave Spurs just four points behind.

Despite injuries plaguing the squad, Postecoglou has had an impressive first six months in charge, battling the elements and overcoming mid-week disappointments. With only three games in January, Tottenham has the opportunity to rest players and strategize for the future. However, the absence of key players like Sarr, Yves Bissouma, and Son due to the African Cup of Nations and the Asian Cup poses challenges for the team.

Looking ahead, Tottenham faces Manchester United, Brentford, Everton, Brighton, and Wolves in the coming weeks. Postecoglou will be looking to capitalize on their eight-point lead over Manchester United and secure a comfortable home victory against Brentford. The team will also face a physical test against Everton and seek revenge against Brighton after a recent defeat.

In comparison, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Aston Villa have their own upcoming fixtures. Manchester City's next five games include Newcastle, Burnley, Brentford, Everton, and Chelsea. Liverpool faces Newcastle, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Brentford. Arsenal's upcoming fixtures are Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, West Ham, and Burnley. Aston Villa will play Everton, Newcastle, Sheffield United, Manchester United, and Fulham.

Tottenham's upcoming matches, combined with the games of their title rivals, will play a significant role in determining the team's position in the league. As they navigate through injuries and tough competition, it's clear that the road ahead will be challenging but full of opportunities for success.