Just when you thought Liverpool were back… they weren’t.
The past few weeks have epitomized the Reds’ disappointing 2022/23 campaign, which will likely culminate in silverware and entry into the undefeated UEFA competition. It is top four or bust for Jurgen Klopp’s team in the wake of their Champions League exit.
liverpool They are currently sixth in the Premier League table after Saturday’s defeat at Bournemouth, but their rivals’ vulnerability means the 2019/20 champions are favored to snatch fourth place despite their formidable inconsistency.
Now after being eliminated from the competition this season Following their 1–0 defeat at the Bernabéu following a 5–2 defeat in the first leg, the club’s sole focus is to return to the Champions League. Here’s who they have coming on their schedule.
It has often been a decisive clash in the title race since Klopp’s Reds emerged as a juggernaut, and will be the case once again when Liverpool visit the Etihad in early April.
However, Liverpool’s indifference means they are not a player in the summit clash and will instead serve as the side that can do Arsenal a favor when they take on Man City. The Gunners are currently five points clear of the Citizens at the top, and points for the Reds in Manchester will further aid their title charge.
The reverse stability between these two sides was a sorry state of affairs. However, with Liverpool on the mend and Chelsea perhaps finding their groove under Graham Potter, this contest at Stamford Bridge should be worth watching.
Chelsea are still some way off from being considered genuine top-four contenders, but should their improved form continue after the international break, they will quickly find themselves in the running.
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They may well go out of it, but Liverpool will have a key role to play in this season’s title race.
Just eight days after their trip to the Etihad, Klopp’s men welcome the Premier League leaders to Anfield. Mikel Arteta earned his second competitive win over Klopp in the reverse fixture, and the Spaniard will oversee Arsenal’s first win at Liverpool since 2012.
While the Reds are far from over the top and Anfield haven’t exactly been the pan of the past, a win for the Gunners in this tie will be vital.
Relegation-threatened Leeds stunned Liverpool at Anfield last October in what was one of the few high points of Jesse Marsh’s tenure.
With Leeds fighting for their lives at the foot of the table, new boss Javi Gracia has been tasked with steering the Yorkshire club out of trouble following Marsh’s sacking.
Liverpool have not lost at Elland Road since 2000.
Liverpool’s next four Premier League fixtures are tough, but they should find some relief here. However, you never know with the 2022/23 Reds.
Nottingham Forest have been the poorest overseas team in the division this season. They have earned just one win in their journey and conceded only four goals in the process.
The Reds will also be eager to avenge their defeat at the City Ground earlier in the season.
After occupying three of the Big Six on consecutive match days, Liverpool then face three sides fighting against the prospect of relegation.
Not many would have predicted West Ham to be in their current perilous position before the start of the season, but the Hammers are in serious trouble. They are all about keeping their heads afloat in the 17th, and have shown little to suggest they are capable of avoiding danger.
There is also the Europa Conference League to consider down the stretch for David Moyes’ side.