UPDATE :Five fixtures which could decide Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool Premier League title race

The Premier League title race is hotting up with just two points separating the top three of Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal – but who has the easier run-in?

With just two points between the top three Premier League teams, Manchester City are under pressure to defend their title for the fourth time in a row.

After beating Everton 2-0 on Saturday, Pep Guardiola’s team briefly topped the table before Liverpool reclaimed first place with a 3-1 win over Burnley. Arsenal also had a successful weekend, thrashing West Ham 6-0 and moving level on points

1. Liverpool: P24, Pts 55, GD+32

Liverpool, currently leading the pack, will face significant challenges if they hope to secure their record-equalling 20th league title, none more so than when champions City visit Anfield on March 10.

The Reds still have to play against Everton, Manchester United and fifth-place Aston Villa before the season ends. They also have a big game at home against Tottenham.

10/03: Manchester City (H)

17/03: Everton (A)

06/04: Manchester United (A)

04/05: Tottenham (H)

11/05: Aston Villa (A)

2. Manchester City: P23, Pts 52, GD+31

Manchester City are in good form having won their last six matches and could move to the top if they beat Brentford next Tuesday. They have big games against Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal in March.

20/02: Brentford (H)

03/03: Manchester United (H)

10/03: Liverpool (A)

31/03: Arsenal (H)

20/04: Tottenham (A)

3. Arsenal: P24, Pts 52, GD+31

Arsenal have only won one of their last four matches against Newcastle but will have to face them again before the end of February. They have had trouble scoring against the Magpies but are in good scoring form having put six past West Ham United last weekend.

In March, Arsenal will play against Chelsea and then head to Manchester City. These matches could change the game for all three teams. Later in April, they’ll face Tottenham in a North London derby, and then Manchester United near the end of May.

24/02: Newcastle (H)

16/03: Chelsea (H)

31/03: Manchester City (A)

27/04: Tottenham (A)

11/05: Manchester United (A)