Liverpool's next 5 fixtures include Arsenal showdown as Reds face hectic run

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Liverpool's win over Brighton saw Mohamed Salah make his last appearance of 2025 ahead of linking up with his Egypt teammates for the Africa Cup of Nations. Interestingly, Liverpool's five-game unbeaten run coincides with Salah being taken out of the team, with the 33-year-old having not started a game since the 4-1 loss to PSV Eindhoven at the end of October.

Former Liverpool star John Aldridge is of that opinion, telling the Irish Independent: “With Salah now gone for a period with Egypt and possibly not returning, I’d like to see Wirtz get a run in his position on the right side, as he may offer more than Mo has in that role over the last few months." Mohamed Salah has played his last game for Liverpool in 2025 (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) “I’m also confident Isak will be a good long-term addition for Liverpool when he finds his feet and it may be that the removal of a huge presence like Salah from that forward line will free up Wirtz and Isak to feel like this is their time to take over the mantle. Liverpool's next five fixtures are all in the Premier League, kicking off with a trip to Tottenham this weekend in the Reds' final game before Christmas.

Wolves then visit Anfield between Christmas and New Year, before Liverpool hosts Leeds on New Year's Day. Liverpool's next five games Tottenham vs Liverpool - December 20 (5.30pm GMT/12.30pm ET/ 9.30am PT) Liverpool vs Wolves - December 27 (3pm GMT/10am ET/7am PT) Liverpool vs Leeds - January 1 (5.30pm GMT/12.30pm ET/ 9.30am PT) Fulham vs Liverpool - January 4 (3pm GMT/10am ET/7am PT) Arsenal vs Liverpool - January 8 (8pm GMT/5pm ET/12pm PT) Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.