Arsenal have no time to lick their wounds after losing the Premier League top spot to Manchester City, as the Gunners look to end a four-game losing streak against Aston Villa on Saturday.
If City are to maintain their momentum towards a fifth title in six seasons, they must end Nottingham Forest’s five-month unbeaten run at the City Ground.
Liverpool’s trip to Newcastle could have a big impact on who finishes in the top four at the end of the season, while Leeds host Everton in a crucial relegation six-pointer.
Arsenal’s unbeaten home record came to end on Wednesday as City stormed the Emirates 3-1 and went top for the first time since November in the process.
After dropping just seven points in their opening 19 league games, Arsenal have let eight slip away in the last three following defeat at Everton and a controversial 1-1 draw with Brentford.
“I have more belief than I had before the game,” said a defiant Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta after losing to City.
“With the performance and the level the team put in, we had the feeling we could beat them. Until the second goal we had them.
“But we gave them three goals and the game at the end. Certain errors at this level, you can’t make. At the same time, the team put the level very high.”
City lead only on goal difference and Arsenal still have a game in hand on their title rivals.
Victory at Villa Park would right the ship for Arteta’s men, but there are fears fatigue and injuries are beginning to hamper a young squad.
Influential midfielder Thomas Partey is expected to miss Saturday’s clash due to a muscle injury, while Gabriel Jesus remains out injured.