Liverpool next 5 fixtures compared to Arsenal after Chelsea defeat

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Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Chelsea was the third in a row for Arne Slot’s side, having also been beaten by Galatasaray and Crystal Palace in the previous seven days, and it means they give up their lead at the top of the Premier League for at least the next two weeks. Of course, we are still in the very early stages of this season’s title race, and there will no doubt be plenty of twists and turns to come over the next few months.

While Liverpool will be hoping to return to form over its next few games, it will also be hoping a slip-up or two from Arsenal. Arsenal next five Premier League games Fulham (A) - October 18 Crystal Palace (H) - October 26 Burnley (A) - November 1 Sunderland (A) - November 8 Tottenham (H) - November 23 That fixture list does look quite kind for Mikel Arteta's side, although Liverpool fan would tell you to write off Crystal Palace at your peril.

Learn more Having fallen a point behind, the Reds will not be expecting any favors here, although it is important that Slot's side is ready to pounce on any dropped points from Arsenal - especially with the title race looking as though it will be much tighter this season. Again, the Gunners' games do look more favorable than the Reds', but it's up to Slot's side to prove why it was seen as the favorite to land this season's title.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.