Michael Edwards has played another transfer blinder for Liverpool, while Ruud van Nistelrooy might already be on the brink at Leicester after just ten games.
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A day that began with Newcastle United's six-game winning league run ending with a 4-1 home drubbing by Bournemouth finished with Villa ensuring that none of the five matches resulted in home wins.
What a time to net the opener! Just as the clock strikes 90 minutes, Darwin Nunez taps home for Liverpool. It's a huge goal for Arne Slot's men. Mohamed Salah has been quiet this afternoon but he almost won the game for Liverpool with a curled effort from the edge of the area! It was so close to nestling in the far corner.
Here is how Liverpool's next five league fixtures compare to rivals Arsenal's. Liverpool's next five fixtures may not be the most challenging on paper but certainly have the capacity to spring a few surprises.
Liverpool defeated Brentford 2-0, whereas Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered another blow after a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. Bournemouth boosted hopes of European football next season with a 4-1 win over Newcastle United.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank believes Liverpool are the best team in the world right now after his side suffered a 2-0 loss at home to the Premier League leaders.
The winter break came at a good time for Liverpool - key players are returning and they are now looking up, not over their shoulders
Liverpool are aiming to open up a seven-point gap at the Premier League's summit but it's currently not going to plan.Saturday's trip to Brentford has seen Arne Slot's side knocking on the door with
Liverpool looked set for a third successive draw until substitute Darwin Nunez's stoppage-time double sent the club to 50 points from 21 games.
Arne Slot relieved with Liverpool's late winning goals away at Brentford adding that the Premier League leaders 'were close to going without a win again'.
Here we take a look at the Tottenham changes Ange Postecoglou could possibly consider for Sunday's Premier League encounter at Everton