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Liverpool’s next 5 games compared to Arsenal and Man City as Gunners drop points
Liverpool’s next 5 games compared to Arsenal and Man City as Gunners drop points
Liverpool is playing catch-up in the Premier League title race but Arne Slot’s men did beat West Ham this weekend to move back into the top half of the standings
Arne Slot during Liverpool’s win over West Ham United.
Liverpool took the first step towards getting back on track in the Premier League this weekend when it beat West Ham United thanks to goals from Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo.
While there is still more work to be done — and some more big questions for Arne Slot to answer — this was a positive performance and result in which the Reds looked much more structurally sound.
Defensively, Liverpool was more solid and in control, while Florian Wirtz created plenty of chances for his teammates, stepping up in the absence of Mohamed Salah, who was left on the bench.
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No one at Liverpool will be getting carried away after just one game, but moving up six places in the Premier League table with one victory and with only a three-point gap to Chelsea in third spot, things can change quickly.
Next up, it hosts Sunderland at Anfield on Wednesday and has four more games after that before the end of 2025.
Liverpool’s next five Premier League games: Sunderland (H), Leeds (A), Brighton (H), Spurs (A), Wolves (H)
After beating West Ham, Liverpool has more games that should, in theory, be winnable. Isak scoring and Wirtz playing so well gave Arne Slot a boost and now his side needs to build on it.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot during his post-match press conference at West Ham United. (Image: Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images)
High-flying Sunderland will be tricky, Leeds United under the lights at Elland Road will be a test, and then Brighton can make things difficult for anyone. But if Liverpool can get on a run, it will fly back up the table in no time.
Arsenal’s next five Premier League games: Brentford (H), Aston Villa (A), Wolves (H), Everton (A), Brighton (H)
After it dropped points against 10-man Chelsea in a week where it had beaten Spurs and Bayern Munich, Arsenal now faces a slightly easier run, again on paper.
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No game is easy but a trip to Aston Villa could prove challenging and Arsenal will also take on Brighton at the Emirates soon. The way it is playing, Mikel Arteta’s team should win most, if not all, of its upcoming games.
Manchester City’s next five Premier League games: Fulham (A), Sunderland (H), Crystal Palace (A), West Ham (H), Nottingham Forest (A)
The closest challenger to Arsenal as things stand, Manchester City has been a little inconsistent this season. It let a two-goal lead against Leeds slip this weekend before Phil Foden’s winner and hasn’t made life easy for itself.
Its next few games, especially the next three, could easily see points dropped by Pep Guardiola’s men. As it stands, Liverpool is only four points behind Manchester City and should be eyeing the chance to close that gap.
GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Man City (Szoboszlai, 74)
HE’S DONE IT AGAIN!
An absolutely sensational free-kick goal from Dominik Szoboszlai. This one might be even better than the one against Arsenal.
From a central position, around 25 yards out, it’s an absolutely sensational hit which swerves out of reach of Donnarumma, who doesn’t even dive, and slams into the net off the post.
Amazing. And what could that mean for the title race? Arsenal staying nine points clear as it stands.
GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Man City (Szoboszlai, 74)
HE’S DONE IT AGAIN!
An absolutely sensational free-kick goal from Dominik Szoboszlai. This one might be even better than the one against Arsenal.
From a central position, around 25 yards out, it’s an absolutely sensational hit which swerves out of reach of Donnarumma, who doesn’t even dive, and slams into the net off the post.
Amazing. And what could that mean for the title race? Arsenal staying nine points clear as it stLiverpool vs Man City LIVE! Premier League match updates, news, score, stream and highlights – live on Sky Sports
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Liverpool have six defenders unavailable for their game against Man City, with Arne Slot‘s hand forced at centre-back and right-back.
Liverpool are down to their bare bones at the back, with six defenders unable to start as the Reds try to keep pace with their top-four competitors in the Premier League.
Liverpool Injury & Absentee List
PlayerInjury TypeStatusExpected ReturnJoe GomezKneeDoubtMan City (H)Jeremie FrimpongGroinUnavailableEarly MarchConor BradleyKnee (Surgery)UnavailablePre-season 2026Giovanni LeoniACL (Surgery)UnavailableNext seasonAlexander IsakFibula FractureUnavailableLate MarchStefan BajceticHamstringRehabLate FebruaryJayden DannsHamstringRehabFebruaryWellity LuckyHamstringUnavailableApril
Joe Gomez‘s fitness is the main talking point ahead of the match at Anfield, given his presence would provide cover at centre-back and full-back.
He didn’t train on Thursday, though, and Slot explained: “We have a little bit of hope that he might train on Saturday.
“So not available to start, but maybe available to help the team if needed during the game because, as you know, there are not that many defenders available at the moment.”
With Giovanni Leoni out until next season, academy defenders Amara Nallo and Wellity Lucky have made the bench in the Premier League a combined five times this season.
The latter is injured, however, so unable to come in against Man City.
Nallo got injured during Tuesday’s UEFA Youth League exit to MSK Zilina, but was named to start for the U21s on Saturday, meaning he will not be available at Anfield.
As for Lucky’s injury, the 20-year-old is set to be sidelined until April due to a hamstring injury sustained in training midway through January.
Also on Liverpool’s list of absentees is right-back Conor Bradley, who will miss the rest of the campaign.
Like Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong is currently injured but his outlook is more positive than his teammate’s.
Slot gave a brief update on the flying Dutchman’s fitness, saying he “will definitely not train this week” due to his ongoing groin problem.
With Nallo featuring at academy level, Liverpool will be without six defensive options against Man City.
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Goalkeepers: Alisson, Mamardashvili, Woodman
Defenders: Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Robertson, Ramsay
Midfielders: Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Jones, Mac Allister, Endo, Nyoni
Forwards: Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo, Ekitike, Ngumoha, Chiesa
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