Liverpool next 5 games compared to Chelsea and Man Utd as huge Arne Slot chance clear
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Liverpool is level on points with Chelsea and Manchester United in the Premier League standings after beating Nottingham Forest via a late Alexis Mac Allister goalArne Slot is hoping to guide Liverpool back into the Champions League places.(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Liverpool picked up a huge three points against Nottingham Forest this weekend, with Alexis Mac Allister smashing home a late winner from close range.Even Arne Slot admitted that Liverpool didn't deserve to win, with its performance in the first especially poor, but the Reds deserve credit for getting over the line and securing the victory in the end."My emotions were happiness and relief," Slot said in his post-match press conference. "This is probably the first time I have to do a different post-match press conference than I did throughout all these other games, because today we did not play a good game.READ MORE: Vitor Pereira makes 'unfair' Liverpool claim after Nottingham Forest heartbreak - 'Not enough'READ MORE: Liverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs Nottingham Forest as Alexis Mac Allister saves day"The performance, especially in the first half, was not as we've had so many times this season.
A draw would have been a fairer result of this game than for us to win it."Liverpool's next five league games: West Ham (H), Wolves (A), Tottenham (H), Brighton (A), Fulham (H)Arne Slot congratulates Alexis Mac Allister after his injury-time strike earned Liverpool a vital 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)Liverpool.com says: While the Reds will need to improve on how they have been playing of late, they should win most of the next five. Without question, Slot's men have it easiest on paper out of the three contenders.Chelsea's next five league games: Arsenal (A), Aston Villa (A), Newcastle (H), Everton (A), Manchester City (H)Liverpool.com says: This looks like a real test for Liam Rosenior's side.
You can easily make the case that the Blues will drop points in each of these fixtures.Manchester United's next five league games (after Everton tomorrow): Crystal Palace (H), Newcastle (A), Aston Villa (H), Bournemouth (A), Leeds (H)Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Its place in the Champions League next season looks likely to be assured, but it could get dragged into things.Unai Emery's team still has to play Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United.