Arsenal Schedule 2013-14: List of Fixtures and Early Analysis

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It may seem like the Premier League season just ended, but we're now just two months away from it kicking off once again.

With the team's league fixtures being released, we can now take an early look at how Arsenal's schedule shapes up for next season. 

When will the champions, Manchester United, be coming to town? When will the Gunners be facing rival Spurs? When is the other major London Derby with Chelsea scheduled?

Let's find out.

Fixtures

*N signals neutral site. Schedule information courtesy of Arsenal.com.

Analysis

As always, Arsenal's toughest fixtures will be against Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham.

The Red Devils haven't made any major signings yet this summer and are in a period of transition, as Sir Alex Ferguson retired and former Everton manager David Moyes was added. Nani is likely on the way out according to the Telegraph, while Wayne Rooney has been rumored to be on the outs as well, including this report also from the Telegraph.

Still, the Red Devils are always an elite side and that shouldn't change this season. 

The Citizens have been busy already this summer—shocking, I know—signing midfielder Fernandinho for £30 million and crafty winger Jesus Navas for  £14.9 million. Plus, they've been heavily linked to rising star and Malaga midfielder Isco, as reported by the Sun, which could signal a real shift to a more technical style for the club next season.

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Oh, and they may yet land Edinson Cavani, too. City will be dangerous next year. 

Chelsea will also be dangerous. The team has already signed Andre Schurrle in an £18 million deal, and new manager Jose Mourinho promises to give this side a new look over the summer. 

For Tottenham, everything hinges on the team's ability to hold off half of Europe's top clubs and retain Gareth Bale this summer. If he goes, it will be a long season for Spurs next year. 

Liverpool and Everton promise to once again be dangerous sides, even if the latter loses top players Leighton Baines and Marouane Fellaini this summer. 

Beyond that, the Gunners should handle their business. This is a talented and—as they proved at the end of last season—scrappy squad that should have some big signings coming in over the summer.

Even with the Premier League's elite improving, there is no reason the Gunners shouldn't challenge for a title next season.