Arsenal are back in Premier League action in five days' time. The Gunners travel to Stamford Bridge to take on London rivals Chelsea on Saturday evening in what promises to be a mouthwatering battle between Mikel Arteta and Mauricio Pochettino.

Arteta's men have started the campaign in excellent form, remaining undefeated after eight league outings. In fact, they sit second in the table, only behind league leaders Tottenham Hotspur due to goals scored, boasting the same amount of points and goal difference.

With all of that being said, football.london takes a look at the next five fixtures for Arsenal and their title rivals.

Chelsea (A) - Saturday, October 21

A London derby is Arsenal's first fixture following the October international break as they take on Chelsea. Last season Mikel Arteta's side did the double over the Blues and Pochettino's men have struggled to get going this season. After a difficult start, Chelsea have won their last two games including an emphatic 4-1 win at Burnley.

Sheffield United (H) - Saturday, October 28

Arsenal are then back at Emirates Stadium with Sheffield United as the visitors in search of avoiding an immediate drop back down to the Championship. The Blades were unable to respond to their drubbing last weekend at the hands of Newcastle in the game against West Ham with a 2-0 loss.

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Newcastle United (A) - Saturday, November 4

Arsenal were one of few teams to beat Newcastle at St James' Park last season and they will be hoping to do the same against the Magpies for their first game of November. Eddie Howe's side put their bad start emphatically behind them by beating Sheffield United 8-0 and Burnley 2-0.

Burnley (H) - Saturday, 11 November

Arteta's men then welcome another newly-promoted team to north London in the form of Burnley. Vincent Kompany's side have not kicked off their Premier League adventure in the best of form but they have looked bright in spells. Their loss to Newcastle means they are still awaiting their first league win of the season.

Brentford (A) - Saturday, 25 November

The Gunners round-off a busy November - that includes two Champions League games - with a tough trip to the Gtech Community Stadium. Thomas Frank's men have struggled to get going in the opening eight games, winning only one. Their dramatic loss to Man United on Saturday leaves them only three points above the relegation zone.

Manchester City

Brighton (H) - Saturday, October 21

Manchester United (A) - Sunday, October 29

AFC Bournemouth (H) - Saturday, November 4

Chelsea (A) - Sunday, November 12

Liverpool (H) - Saturday, November 25

Tottenham

Fulham (H) - Monday, October 23

Crystal Palace (A) - Friday, October 27

Chelsea (H) - Monday, November 6

Wolves (A) - Saturday, November 11

Aston Villa (H) - Sunday, November 26

Liverpool

Everton (H) - Saturday, October 21

Nottingham Forest (H) - Sunday, October 29

Luton Town (A) - Sunday, November 5

Brentford (H) - Sunday, November 12

Man City (A) - Saturday, November 25