Liverpool's next six Premier League fixtures compared to Arsenal as Reds get lifeline

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCSunderland struck late on to frustrate Arsenal in an entertaining 2-2 draw on Wearside on Saturday eveningBoth Liverpool and Manchester City got a boost ahead of Sunday's titanic Premier League clash as Arsenal dropped points for just the third time this season in a dramatic ending at Sunderland.The Reds would have been hopeful that the Black Cats would do them a favour when former Gunners defender Dan Ballard opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half.But Arsenal sprang back in the second period, and after they levelled through a smart near post finish from Bukayo Saka, a superb drive from the edge of the box from Leandro Trossard 16 minutes from time looked to have secured the three points for the visitors.READ MORE: Hugo Ekitike shares true feelings on Arne Slot treatment at Liverpool - 'He's on my back'READ MORE: Florian Wirtz has just found short-term solution as Arne Slot changes Liverpool blueprintBut an acrobatic late goal from substitute Brian Brobbey saw the Gunners drop two points, ensuring they would only pull seven points clear of Manchester City and eight clear of Liverpool.The draw means Arsenal have now won eight of their first 11 Premier League matches of the season, only dropping points in a 1-0 defeat at Anfield, a 1-1 draw at home to Manchester City and now on Wearside.The Gunners' result adds even more pressure to Sunday's meeting between City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium, and the Reds will then feel that after that their fixture list relents somewhat after the final international break of 2025.When club football returns on November 22, Liverpool host Nottingham Forest before games against West Ham (away, November 30), Sunderland (home, December 3), Leeds (away, December 6) and Brighton (home, December 13). There are also Champions League fixtures against PSV Eindhoven (home) and Inter Milan (away) in that period.Arsenal, meanwhile, face what looks to be a tougher fixture list after the international break.The table-toppers will return with a North London derby against Tottenham (home, November 23), before facing Chelsea (away, November 30), Brentford (home, December 3), Aston Villa (away, December 6), Wolves (home, December 13) and Everton (away, December 21).Arteta's men also take on Bayern Munich (home) and Club Brugge (away) in the Champions League in that period, and will have to fit in a Carabao Cup tie against Crystal Palace before Christmas.