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The Premier League title is moving closer and closer to Anfield after yet another good night for Liverpool on Wednesday.
The Reds’ lead at the top of the table has grown once again after a 2-0 win over Newcastle at Anfield, thanks to goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.
The result ensured Arne Slot’s team made the most of another slip-up from Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta’s side being held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest.
Those latest twists mean Liverpool’s lead in the title race now stands at 13 points, and although Arsenal does hold a game in hand, it does look to be turning into something of a procession for the Reds.
They need 21 points from their final 10 league games in order to be guaranteed the championship, although chances are they won’t even need that many given the way their rivals are going.
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A meeting with Arsenal in May at Anfield will no doubt have caught their eye, especially if it means the Gunners having to give their rivals a guard of honor.
There are still plenty of games to go before then - here is how the next five Premier League fixtures look for both sides.
Liverpool March 8: Southampton (H) April 2: Everton (H) April 5: Fulham (A) April 12: West Ham (H) April 19: Leicester (A)
Having just played five games in 15 days, Liverpool now has the odd quirk of playing only one league game in March.
If Arsenal continues to falter, it could even be done and dusted after that game at Leicester.
Arsenal March 9: Manchester United (A) March 16: Chelsea (H) April 1: Fulham (H) April 5: Everton (A) April 12: Brentford (H)
Arsenal's title challenge looks to be ending in whimper rather than a fight
They do have the advantage of facing Chelsea and Fulham at home, but both teams are more than capable of punishing them if they don't start improving in front of goal.
And a trip to a rejuvenated Everton under David Moyes looks like the exact sort of game that could see the Gunners come unstuck
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