Between now and Christmas, their league fixtures look rather more favorable but it only takes a rough trip to the London Stadium or some off color finishing against Robin Roefs and there's a chance for Arsenal and Manchester City to push away.

Reds get Alexander Isak boost as Arne Slot weighs up some big selection decisions for huge showdown at Etihad Stadium

There will be hand-wringing in Liverpool quarters given the questionable calls in the first half of the Reds' loss to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, and rightly so, but that grumbling only serve as a distraction the main takeaway from the game.

Back-to-back wins were overshadowed by a harrowing trip to the Etihad Stadium for the wobbling Premier League champions.

Liverpool are next up against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League with Arne Slot facing some selection posers

Despite losing five out of the last six, Liverpool's skipper sends out a defiant message to their title rivals.

Nine months ago the Reds comprehensively outplayed Manchester City on their own patch. But it was a very different story on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium

Liverpool restoring the title-winning midfield of Gravenberch, Mac Allister and Szoboszlai sparked an upturn in form. Can they keep it up at Man City?

Liverpool FC v Real Madrid C.F. - UEFA Champions League LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 4: Alexis Mac Allister central midfield of Liverpool and Argentina celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid C.