Arsenal Diary: What’s in store this week

We have two big fixtures in the Premier League title race this week, as well as important matches for our women’s and academy teams.

Here’s what to expect on Arsenal.com over the next seven days…

MONDAY

8pm - Sheffield United v Arsenal

The week begins with a trip to Bramall Lane as we end Matchweek 27 with Monday Night Football against the Blades.

Following wins for Liverpool and Manchester City on the weekend, a victory against Sheffield United would keep us third but take us back to within two points of the league leaders.

The Blades are bottom of the division with 13 points from 26 games and need to start closing the gap on Nottingham Forest.

Here on Arsenal.com and the official app we will bring you all the usual pre-match build-up, with Breakdown Live starting an hour before kick-off. Post-match coverage, including interviews, highlights and a full match replay, will be published after the game.

TUESDAY

10.30am - Jonas Eidevall press conference

Attention turns to the semi-finals of the FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup as Jonas Eidevall looks ahead to the visit of Aston Villa at Meadow Park.

We’ll bring you all of the key updates from the press conference right here on Arsenal.com and the official app.

WEDNESDAY

7.15pm - Arsenal Women v Aston Villa

We will be looking to book our place in the final of the Conti Cup with a win over Aston Villa on Wednesday night. Should we progress in the competition, the final will be against Manchester City or Chelsea, depending on who wins Thursday’s semi-final.

We’re in high spirits after our 1-0 north London derby win at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, while Villa will be looking to bounce back from a 4-1 home defeat to Liverpool.

At the time of writing, tickets for this match are available on general sale here. For those not in attendance, the game will be streamed live on the FA Player.

THURSDAY

TBC - Mikel Arteta press conference

Mikel Arteta will be back in front of the media at Sobha Realty Training Centre to preview Saturday’s game against Brentford.

There will be a full live stream of the press conference on Arsenal.com and the official app, as well as a round-up of everything that was discussed published right after.

FRIDAY

7pm - Arsenal U21s v Tottenham Hotspur

We have another north London derby this week, this time at Meadow Park in Premier League 2 Division One as we host a Spurs side who are top of the league despite last weekend’s loss at home to Everton.

A win would see us close the gap on our local rivals to just one point.

Expect a full match report on Arsenal.com and the official app after the final whistle on Friday night, as well as post-match reaction from Mehmet Ali and one of his young Gunners.

SATURDAY

11am - Fulham v Arsenal U18s

Jack Wilshere’s under-18s are back in action at Motspur Park this weekend to take on a Fulham side who are one position and two points above us in U18 Premier League South, having played two games more.

At around 1pm after the final whistle, there will be a match report on Arsenal.com and the official app, followed by Jack’s reaction and the thoughts of one of his players.

5.30pm - Arsenal v Brentford

We end the week back at Emirates Stadium with the visit of Brentford. Thomas Frank’s side earned a 2-2 draw at home to Chelsea last weekend and are now 15th in the Premier League, six points above Luton Town in the relegation zone, who have a game in hand.

We’ve beaten Brentford twice so far this season, both times 1-0 away from home, in the Carabao Cup and Premier League.

Here on Arsenal.com and the official app we will bring you all the usual pre-match build-up, with Breakdown Live starting an hour before kick-off. Post-match coverage, including interviews, highlights and a full match replay, will be published after the game.