Arsenal vs Chelsea Postponed Due to FA Cup Result, Adding to Title Race Congestion

Following Chelsea's win over Leeds United in the FA Cup, the match between Arsenal and Chelsea will be rescheduled. The quarter-finals of the FA Cup are scheduled to take place over the weekend of March 16 and 17, which was the original date for the clash between the two London teams.

As a result of the rescheduling, Arsenal will have a 19-day gap without a domestic fixture following their UEFA Champions League second leg against FC Porto on March 12. After the international break, they will then face a crucial league match against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on March 31, which could play a significant role in the title race.

In the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, Chelsea will face Leicester City. If they manage to secure a victory, the semi-finals of the competition will be held on the weekend of April 20, with the final scheduled for May 25.

Although Chelsea suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final, they have shown resilience by reaching another cup quarter-final under the guidance of head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Despite facing mounting pressure, Pochettino has led the team effectively in his first season.

While Arsenal faced early eliminations from both domestic cups this season, they are still in contention for the Premier League title and have a good chance of progressing to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, despite their 1-0 loss in Portugal last week. However, manager Mikel Arteta now needs to strategize for an extended period without domestic action. There is a possibility that Arsenal's match against Chelsea could be rescheduled for the week of April 22, which falls between their away trips to Wolves and Tottenham. Arteta will need to carefully plan and manage his squad during this busy period.

Following their mini-winter break, Arsenal responded excellently. The team took a trip to Dubai, and since then, they have embarked on an impressive six-game winning streak in the league, scoring a remarkable 25 goals during this period.