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Liverpool face a decisive week where they face City, Chelsea and Arsenal
Jurgen Klopp struggles in midfield and defence as he looks to salvage their season
And just focus on the Premier League, there is hope it can be saved.
The Premier League is finally back on our TV screens after the end of the international break - however, some Liverpool fans may have feared a return to domestic football.
Indeed, Jurgen Klopp's men face a decisive eight-day spell that could make or break the season, starting with a close clash with Manchester City at the Etihad on Saturday. .
The midday game against Pep Guardiola's men was just the first of a tough three-match series that saw them travel to London to meet Chelsea at Stamford Bridge three days later, before hosting leaders Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday. next week's sunday.
Liverpool can imagine that they will win at least two of those games and draw the other in recent campaigns. But considering how inconsistent they are, they might be lucky to win three points per week on Sunday. While City have not been the most in-form team often seen this season, they have shown they can still blow away opponents as they continue to hunt for Mikel Arteta's top Gunners.
Liverpool take on Manchester City in the midday game at the Etihad on Saturday
Liverpool take on Manchester City in the midday game at the Etihad on Saturday
The next three games could be decisive for Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool side
The next three games could be decisive for Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool side
At the end of the Champions League, Liverpool only care about the English Premier League
At the end of the Champions League, Liverpool only care about the English Premier League
Keeping Erling Haaland quiet will be the main task at the Etihad, with the Norwegian powerhouse chasing Alan Shearer and Andy Cole's Premier League record of 34 goals in a season. He is currently sixth, finishing the tally in just 26 games.
Arguably the most favorable of the three, Liverpool should fantasize about their chances against Chelsea three days later, as Graham Potter's side have yet to build solid form in the league.
Even with the game at Stamford Bridge, this is where many expect to score with Chelsea clearly a team in transition. Then to Arsenal at Anfield. The Gunners are well on their way to lifting the Premier League trophy for the fourth time - 19 years since their last win - and continuing to win victory after victory, whoever the opponent is.
Arteta's men have also had an excellent record against their 'Big Six' opponents this season, winning five of their seven encounters and losing two - both of which have fallen to Manchester clubs.
However, surprisingly, Liverpool has a pretty good head-to-head record against rivals in the Big Six, so there is still hope. In 6 traditional Big Six encounters this season, Liverpool won 3 and drew 1. But a few days after the clash at Etihad, Liverpool made the march south to face Chelsea
But a few days after the clash at Etihad, Liverpool made the march south to face Chelsea
Then the following Sunday, Liverpool welcome top team Arsenal to Anfield on April 9.
Then the following Sunday, Liverpool welcome top team Arsenal to Anfield on April 9.
The problem with Liverpool is how inconsistent they are.
A week they could have completely ripped top rivals Manchester United 7-0 before suffering defeat to Bournemouth six days later.
They even won 7-1 over Rangers in the final.
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