Liverpool needed a late own goal from Nordi Mukiele to rescue a point after Sunderland threatened to pile even more pressure on Arne Slot at Anfield
Liverpool lost more ground on some of the top teams after only managing a draw against Sunderland(Image: ( Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))
An own goal from Nordi Mukiele nine minutes from time rescued Liverpool a point against Sunderland. The Reds brought an end to their poor run of form against West Ham United on Sunday.
Despite the 2-0 victory over the Hammers at the London Stadium, it was another night to forget for Arne Slot’s side against the Black Cats. Regis Le Bris’ side took a deserved lead after 67 minutes when Chemsdine Talbi’s 25-yard shot deflected in off Virgil van Dijk.
But Liverpool, to their credit, rallied from the setback and rescued a point when Florian Wirtz’s shot deflected in off Mukiele with nine minutes of normal time remaining. And below is a look at Liverpool’s next five fixtures in the Premier League compared to their rivals as they look to move back into contention for the European places after a very challenging spell.
Liverpool’s next five fixtures
Leeds United (A) – Saturday, December 6
Brighton (H) – Saturday, December 13
Tottenham (A) – Saturday, December 20
Wolves (H) – Saturday, December 27
Leeds United (H) – Thursday, December 1
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Verdict: Newly-promoted Leeds welcome Slot’s side this weekend, and they will be full of confidence after beating Chelsea on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Brighton have struggled on their travels this season.
Either side of Christmas, Liverpool take on Tottenham and Wolves, with both teams struggling significantly for results on their own patch and away from home, respectively. Slot will no doubt hope his side can make the most of the way the fixture list has fallen for them and start to climb back up the table.
Chelsea’s next five fixtures
Bournemouth (A) – Saturday, December 6
Everton (H) – Saturday, December 13
Newcastle (A) – Saturday, December 20
Aston Villa (H) – Saturday, December 27
Bournemouth (H) – Tuesday, December 30
Verdict: Chelsea will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing defeat to Leeds when they take on Bournemouth on Saturday. The Cherries are currently five games without a win after being beaten by Everton on Tuesday night.
Games against Everton and Newcastle United before Christmas are also expected to be tough tests. While a trip to Villa Park after Christmas will be tricky. With Chelsea dropping further behind Arsenal in the race for the title on, they can ill afford any more slip-ups.
Chelsea players look dejected after Leeds United make it 2-0 at Elland Road(Image: (Daniel Chesterton/Offside/Offside via Getty Images))
Manchester City’s next five fixtures
Sunderland (H) – Saturday, December 6
Crystal Palace (A) – Sunday, December 14
West Ham (H) – Saturday, December 20
Nottingham Forest (A) – Saturday, December 27
Sunderland (A) – Thursday, January 1
Verdict: Sunderland away is one of the toughest games in the Premier League at the minute. A trip to Selhurst Park will also be tricky. But West Ham at home before Christmas could be more straightforward.
Manchester United’s next five fixtures
West Ham United (H) – Thursday, December 4
Wolves (A) – Monday, December 8
Bournemouth (H) – Monday, December 15
Aston Villa (A) – Sunday, December 21
Newcastle United (H) – Friday, December 26
Verdict: West Ham United at home is exactly the type of game United want at the moment, likewise a trip to Wolves at the weekend. However, games against Villa and Newcastle United over Christmas will be tough.
The next five game weeks could prove to be pivotal for all these clubs – some of whom will still have one eye on getting involved in the title race.
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