Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has slammed the Premier League for its 'unfair' scheduling of his side's matches, claiming the Gunners are the only team affected by fixture congestion.
The Champions League hopefuls take on Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday lunchtime in what will be their third game in six days.
Arteta's Arsenal, chasing their first top-four finish since 2016, have another tricky run next month.
They face back-to-back away trips to Southampton and Chelsea before a crunch home clash with Champions League qualification rivals Manchester United - all within the space of a week.