Well, they left it late, but Liverpool got their first Premier League win of 2025 against Brentford on Saturday afternoon.

Darwin Nunez’s stoppage time secured a much-needed win for the Reds, who stumbled in league games against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest at the start of the new year. Highlights from their trip to west London saw them avoid another drop in the race for top spot.

However, there will be little time to celebrate their trip to the capital, and focus on the challenges ahead. With one eye on Arsenal in search of heat, Liverpool cannot afford to settle in January until the end of January.

This is how it is LiverpoolThey are the next five games in the league compared to their rivals Arsenal‘s.

Liverpool’s next five games may not be very difficult on paper, but they have the potential to produce a few surprises. The easiest part of this group seems to be their home meeting and difficulties Ipswich Townwho follow in Premier League following the Champions League trip from Lille.

After their Champions League final against PSV Eindhoven, Liverpool made the long journey to the south coast for the encounter. Bournemouth. The Reds have won their last two trips to the Vitality Stadium but suffered a disappointing defeat in March 2023 – Mohamed Salah was missing in the 1-0 defeat a week after Liverpool thrashed Manchester United 7-0.

The rescheduled Merseyside derby is scheduled for Wednesday 12 February, with the previous fixture being called off due to weather. Evertonwho also live under the guidance of David Moyes, always have a big problem for the Reds at Goodison Park, with nine of those 12 meetings ending.

Struggle with the house Wolverhampton Wanderers They should ensure Liverpool’s regular success but their next trip to the reigning champions Manchester City they promise to be very strong. Cityzens are in dire straits but still have plenty of stars, with Liverpool failing to win in their last eight matches at the Etihad Stadium.

What has happened between Arsenal’s two remaining games in the Champions League comes the trip Wolves in the Premier League. The Gunners have won their last seven meetings with the Old Gold, including a 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium on the opening day of the season.

Things get tougher for Arsenal next week, however, as they prepare for the competition Man City. After their best performance at the Etihad in September – ten Arsenal players went down in the 98th minute – the Gunners are looking for a confidence-boosting win against the erratic Cityzens.

Following the second leg of their Carabao Cup campaign, Arsenal travel to the East Midlands. Dealing with the challenges of Ruud van Nistelrooy Leicester CityThe Gunners will be looking to extend their six-game winning streak against the Foxes.

Arsenal have scored 11 times in their last two games and West Ham United but they lost their most recent home clash with the Irons last season. Defeats have been crucial in the Premier League title race, and Arsenal will be looking to avoid a similar upset when they take on Liverpool in this year’s battle.

A win is crucial against the Hammers considering the trip to the top flight Nottingham Forest they follow. The Midlands side have been very successful and have taken four points from meetings with Liverpool this season. They may have won 3-0 at the Emirates in November, but the Gunners have endured a tough task at the City Ground.

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