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Liverpool’s upcoming five matches in comparison to those of Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City.

A breakdown of Liverpool’s upcoming five matches compared to the fixtures of Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City

As Liverpool maintains a four-point lead in the Premier League title race, an examination of their next five fixtures alongside those of Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City is warranted.

Liverpool’s next five matches in relation to title contenders Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City following their victory over Girona.

After securing another Champions League win on Tuesday night, Liverpool has positioned itself favorably against its title rivals Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City.

The Reds triumphed over Girona, marking them as the first team this season to achieve automatic qualification for the Champions League knockout stage, potentially giving them a crucial edge in the ongoing Premier League title race.

Liverpool has maintained a perfect record in European competitions this season.

A decisive second-half penalty from Mohamed Salah, awarded after Luis Diaz was fouled by former Manchester United and Everton player Donny van de Beek, secured their sixth consecutive victory.

This success has also led to near-certain qualification for the last 16.

Under the new Champions League format set to begin in the 2024/25 season, the top eight teams will automatically advance to the knockout rounds, a position Liverpool is now well on track to secure.

This is particularly advantageous as it allows them to avoid the two-legged playoff round in February, which will be necessary for teams finishing between ninth and 24th.

Fewer fixtures compared to their competitors can be a significant advantage, especially as Arsenal and City strive to secure higher placements.

With two additional league phase matches against Lille and PSV Eindhoven scheduled for January—a month in which Liverpool could play up to eight times—manager Arne Slot may have the opportunity to rotate his squad effectively.

Considering these favorable circumstances, the ECHO examines Liverpool’s forthcoming fixtures in all competitions alongside those of their closest rivals.

December 14 vs Fulham (H) at 3pm – Premier League

Liverpool’s next Premier League match comes after a 10-day break due to the postponement of the Merseyside derby last weekend.

They will host Fulham at Anfield, just six days after Fulham managed to secure a draw against Arsenal at Craven Cottage. Last season, encounters between these two teams were particularly thrilling.

December 18 vs Southampton (A) at 8pm – Carabao Cup

In another midweek fixture, Liverpool will travel to Southampton, where they must secure a victory at St.

Mary’s to advance to the Carabao Cup semi-finals and defend their title. The Reds previously triumphed 3-2 in a league match at this venue on November 24.

December 22 vs Tottenham (A) at 4.30pm – Premier League

The final match before Christmas Day sees Liverpool on the road once more, this time facing Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.

Currently, Ange Postecoglou’s team is experiencing difficulties, and Liverpool may be eager to seek revenge following last season’s memorable but unfortunate encounter in north London.

December 26 vs Leicester City (H) at 8pm – Premier League

Boxing Day at Anfield is always a festive occasion, and this year, Leicester City will be the visitors for an 8pm kick-off.

Under the management of former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, the Foxes appear to be making progress.

December 29 vs West Ham (A) at 5.15pm – Premier League

Had the Goodison Park derby occurred as scheduled, Liverpool would have reached the halfway mark of the Premier League season at West Ham.

If Salah scores in all league matches leading up to and including this fixture, he will match the record for scoring in 11 consecutive top-flight games by a single player.

Chelsea’s upcoming five fixtures across all competitions:

December 12 vs Astana (A) at 3.30pm – Conference League

December 15 vs Brentford (H) at 7pm – Premier League

December 19 vs Shamrock Rovers (H) at 8pm – Conference League

December 22 vs Everton (A) at 2pm – Premier League

December 26 vs Fulham (Home) at 3:00 PM – Premier League

Upcoming fixtures for Arsenal across all competitions:

December 11 vs AS Monaco (Home) at 8:00 PM – Champions League

December 14 vs Everton (Home) at 3:00 PM – Premier League

December 18 vs Crystal Palace (Home) at 7:30 PM – Carabao Cup

December 21 vs Crystal Palace (Away) at 5:30 PM – Premier League

December 27 vs Ipswich Town (Home) at 8:15 PM – Premier League

Upcoming fixtures for Manchester City across all competitions:

December 11 vs Juventus (Away) at 8:00 PM – Champions League

December 15 vs Manchester United (Home) at 4:30 PM – Premier League