Liverpool’s defeat at Arsenal actually put the Premier League title race beneath the microscope, however how do the Reds’ remaining fixtures evaluate to that of Man City and the Gunners?
The Reds’ position on this title race could have been surprising contemplating their start line after final season, however it’s indicative of the adjustments made and the power of this squad.
Jurgen Klopp‘s aspect have misplaced solely twice within the league this season and so the setback on the Emirates is way from deadly and, in actual fact, it may very well be a wake-up name on the proper time.
Everyone knows Metropolis can string collectively one win after one other, we’ve been right here too many occasions earlier than, and that in the event that they win their recreation in hand they are going to transfer forward of Liverpool.
Nevertheless, they nonetheless have the Reds and Arsenal left to play once more this season. So, how do the remaining fixtures for both sides stack up?
The fixtures that stay…
On the time of writing, Man City have 16 video games remaining versus Liverpool and Arsenal‘s 15.
Notably, they are going to every face 9 of the identical opponents within the run-in: Brentford, Luton, Everton, Brighton, Man United, West Ham, Tottenham, Aston Villa and Wolves.
These 9 golf equipment may every have a big half to play in the place the title finally ends up, and loads of eyes can be on the events when Spurs or Villa meet one of many three.
Each Arsenal and Metropolis nonetheless need to journey to Tottenham, whereas solely the Reds can be guests at Villa Park – that match is the penultimate one of many season.
If we breakdown the remaining video games into clashes in opposition to the standard ‘large six’, Liverpool have the fewest, and two of their remaining three can be performed at Anfield:
The battle on the high is tight and fierce, we’d not count on it to be another method – although we do want it was a bit of simpler at occasions!
However as Klopp solely lately mentioned: “It’s actually about us digging deep into the season, hold going, maintain your breath, buckle up and go for it.”
