Arsenal face a difficult run of games throughout October and November after their Europa League fixture dates were confirmed.
Qatar's extreme summer weather conditions mean that this year's World Cup will start in late November and run through December. This has resulted in the fixture schedule being thrown into chaos with Arsenal having to complete their Europa League group stage campaign before football's biggest competition begins.
The Gunners have now had their fixture list leading up to the World Cup confirmed, and it's quite hectic to say the least. Arsenal were drawn into Group A and will face the likes of PSV Eindhoven, FK Bodo/Glimt and FC Zurich, seeing Mikel Arteta's side travel to Holland, Switzerland and Norway.
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The Europa League gets underway in just under two weeks' time, with Arsenal facing Zurich away from home upon their return to European football. However, the Gunners' trip to Switzerland is sandwiched by huge clashes against Manchester United at Old Trafford and Everton at the Emirates Stadium, with both Premier League fixtures set to be broadcasted live.
The Gunners then face PSV at home and Brentford away before the first North London Derby of the season against Tottenham, taking place at the Emirates Stadium on October 1. Luckily for Mikel Arteta, the two following games against Bodo/Glimt and Liverpool are also at home meaning there will be no issues with travel.
It has shaped up to be a crucial period in the season and one that will make or break Arsenal's campaign after a strong start.
September/October/November schedule:
Sunday, September 4 - Manchester United vs Arsenal
Thursday, September 8 - FC Zurich vs Arsenal
Sunday, September 11 - Arsenal vs Everton
Thursday, September 15 - Arsenal vs PSV
Sunday, September 18 - Brentford vs Arsenal
Saturday, October 1 - Arsenal vs Tottenham
Thursday, October 6 - Arsenal vs Bodo/Glimt
Sunday, October 9 - Arsenal vs Liverpool
Sunday, October 16 - Leeds vs Arsenal
Thursday, October 20 - Arsenal vs Manchester City
Sunday, October 23 - Southampton vs Arsenal
Sunday, October 30 - Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest
Saturday, November 5 - Chelsea vs Arsenal
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