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.

Foden struck twice in the second half to seemingly steer Pep Guardiola's side to a fourth straight win in all competitions but Brentford, who had threatened aplenty in an end to end encounter in the capital, rallied in the closing eight minutes.

Arne Slot’s team had threatened to run away with the 2024-25 Premier League, but after their draw at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday and Arsenal’s win over Tottenham Hotspur the following night, the gap is down to four points — albeit Liverpool have a game in hand.