Liverpool handed Champions League boost as fixtures compared to Man United, Chelsea and Villa
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Manchester United dropped points opening the door for LiverpoolLiverpool have been handed a Champions League lifeline after Manchester United were held at Bournemouth.The Red Devils twice led but Andoni Iraola's side pegged them back in a 2-2 draw on Friday night. The result leaves United six points clear of Liverpool but a win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday (12.30pm) can see Arne Slot's side reduce the deficit but return to the top four, leapfrogging Aston Villa in the process.Liverpool have the chance to follow-up their impressive display against Galatasaray in midweek but have the task of overcoming the Seagulls at a ground where they have traditionally struggled.
The Reds haven't won at on the South Coast in the Premier League since the 2-0 win in 2022 when Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah were on target.READ MORE: Galatasaray chief makes sordid Liverpool accusation in statement after racist abuse of Ibrahima KonateThey travel to the AMEX Stadium with a depleted squad as Mohamed Salah and Alisson Becker have been ruled out.The Egyptian was forced off late on against the Turkish giants while news of the shot-stopper's absence was revealed after Slot's press conference when he pulled out of the Brazil squad for the forthcoming international break.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageHere's how Liverpool's fixtures compare to their rivals.Liverpool next five fixtures*Subject to change.Brighton (A) - March 21, 12.30pm kick-off.Fulham (H) - April 11, 5.30pm kick-off.Everton (A) - April 19, 2pm kick-off.Crystal Palace (H) - April 25, 3pm kick-off.*Manchester United (A) - May 2, 3pm kick-off.*Manchester United next five fixtures*Subject to changeLeeds (H) - April 13, 8pm kick-off.Chelsea (A) - April 18, 8pm kick-off.Brentford (H) - April 27, 8pm kick-off.Liverpool (H) - May 2, 3pm kick-off.*Sunderland (A) - May 9, 3pm kick-off.*Aston Villa next five fixturesWest Ham (H) - March 22, 2.15pm kick-off.Nottingham Forest (A) - April 11, 3pm kick-off.Sunderland (H) - April 18, 3pm kick-off.Fulham (A) - April 25, 12.30pm kick-off.Tottenham (H) - May 2, 3pm kick-off.Chelsea next five fixturesEverton (A) - March 21, 5.30pm kick-off.Man City (H) - April 12, 4.30pm kick-off.Man United (H) - April 18, 8pm kick-off.Brighton (A) - April 26, 4.30pm kick-off.Nottingham Forest (H) - May 2, 3pm kick-off.Watch the Premier League on TNT SportsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
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