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 are keen on signing the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes. The 23-year-old has done quite well since he moved to the Premier League and his performances have attracted the attention of the Merseyside giants.

Arne Slot's Liverpool were on the hunt for a new defensive midfielder in the summer, with the profile previously looked at in seasons under his predecessor, Jur

Liverpool remain in the driving seat in the Premier League title race but there are signs that instead of Arne Slot's side vanishing over the horizon in the second half of the season they could face a real battle to be crowned champions.

Aston Villa came back from 2-0 down to rescue a draw against Arsenal in the Premier League. Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz scored either side of half-time to put the home side in a commanding position, but they were pegged back.

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Rayan Ait-Nouri, who has also garnered interest from Liverpool and Manchester City.

Speculation is growing over Wataru Endo's future amid reported interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers, Fulham, Ipswich Town, Celtic and AC Milan. The Japanese midfielder has failed to convince Slot, and his exit paves the way for Kimmich to join.

First half goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood and a late third from Taiwo Awoniyi have given Nottingham Forest a 3-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.

Diogo Jota might have scored Liverpool’s equaliser against Nottingham Forest, but the forward could not hide his disappointment at only scoring one goal. The Portuguese took just 22 seconds to get his name on the scoresheet, heading home fellow substitute Kostas Tsimikas’ corner moments after coming on.

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Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leader Liverpool to four points after a 2-1 victory over Tottenham on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s team took advantage of Liverpool’s draw with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, with Leandro Trossard firing the winner in the north London derby at the Emirates Stadium.