Arsenal Aim to Extend Premier League Lead on Matchday 20

As the Premier League heads into Matchday 20 on January 3-4, 2026, Arsenal hold a four-point lead at the top with 45 points from 19 games. Their recent 4-1 thrashing of Aston Villa underlined their title credentials, boasting the league's stingiest defence (12 goals conceded) and a +25 goal difference. A win at Bournemouth would push them to 48 points, potentially stretching the gap over Manchester City (41 points) to seven, depending on City's result against Chelsea.

Bournemouth, sitting mid-table after a mixed festive period, represent a tricky away fixture despite their inconsistent form. The Cherries have shown resilience at home but face an Arsenal side brimming with confidence under Mikel Arteta.

Here is the full list of Premier League Matchday 20 fixtures:

Saturday, January 3, 2026  

- Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest (12:30 GMT)  

- Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley (15:00 GMT)  

- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs West Ham United (15:00 GMT)  

- AFC Bournemouth vs Arsenal (17:30 GMT)  

Sunday, January 4, 2026  

- Leeds United vs Manchester United (12:30 GMT)  

- Everton vs Brentford (15:00 GMT)  

- Fulham vs Liverpool (15:00 GMT)  

- Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace (15:00 GMT)  

- Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland (15:00 GMT)  

- Manchester City vs Chelsea (17:30 GMT)  

Arsenal's early kick-off on Saturday gives them the chance to apply pressure on rivals before others play. Manchester City host Chelsea in a blockbuster clash that could see the champions drop points, while third-placed Aston Villa face a Nottingham Forest side looking to build momentum.

Liverpool, in fourth on 33 points, travel to Fulham aiming to close the gap, but their inconsistent form makes it a potential banana skin. Chelsea, fifth on 30 points, could leapfrog teams with a shock win at the Etihad.

This weekend's results could reshape the top of the table significantly. Arsenal have the platform to assert dominance with three points on the south coast, capitalising on their defensive resilience and attacking flair from stars like Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, and Leandro Trossard.