Liverpool’s next Premier League fixtures compared to Arsenal and Chelsea in title race

Latest Liverpool news and gossip as Arne Slot’s side prepare for a busy run over fixtures over Christmas and New Year in the Premier League

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Liverpool will be enjoying Christmas sitting at the top of the Premier League table. The Reds claimed a 6-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend to extend their lead at the top of the league standings.

Arne Slot’s side are four points clear of Chelsea with a game in hand and also have a six-point advantage over Arsenal. Liverpool still have 22 top-flight fixtures left to play this term, starting with a home clash against Leicester City on Boxing Day.

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The weekend saw two of Liverpool’s title rivals drop points, with Chelsea being held to a goalless draw with Everton. Manchester City were also beaten by Aston Villa, meaning the Reds now have a 12-point lead with a game in hand over the reigning league champions.

All 20 Premier League clubs will play over Boxing Day and Friday, with further fixtures scheduled over New Year as January fast approaches. Liverpool have matches in both the top flight and the FA Cup over the next few weeks while also looking ahead to the return of Champions League football and the Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur.

Liverpool’s next five Premier League fixtures

December 26 vs Leicester City (H) kick-off at 8pm.

December 29 vs West Ham (A) kick-off at 5.15pm.

January 5 vs Manchester United (H) kick-off at 4.30pm.

January 14 vs Nottingham Forest (A) kick-off at 8pm.

January 18 vs Brentford (A) kick-off at 3pm.

Chelsea’s next five Premier League fixtures

December 26 vs Fulham (H) kick-off at 3pm.

December 30 vs Ipswich Town (A) kick-off at 7.45pm.

January 4 vs Crystal Palace (A) kick-off at 3pm.

January 14 vs AFC Bournemouth (H) kick-off at 7.30pm.

January 20 vs Wolves (H) kick-off at 8pm.

Arsenal’s next five Premier League fixtures

December 27 vs Ipswich Town (H) kick-off at 8.15pm.

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January 1 vs Brentford (A) kick-off at 5.30pm.

January 4 vs Brighton (A) kick-off at 5.30pm.

January 15 vs Tottenham (H) kick-off at 8pm.

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January 18 vs Aston Vila (H) kick-off at 5.30pm.

Manchester City’s next five Premier League fixtures

December 26 vs Everton (H) kick-off at 12.30pm.

December 29 vs Leicester City (A) kick-off at 2.30pm.

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January 4 vs West Ham (H) kick-off at 3pm.

January 14 vs Brentford (A) kick-off at 7.30pm.

January 19 vs Ipswich Town (A) kick-off at 4.30pm.