Liverpool head into a crucial stretch of Premier League fixtures at a time when little feels settled. Results have dipped, performances have lacked cohesion, and off-pitch tension between Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot has added an unwelcome layer of uncertainty. With confidence fragile and the margin for error shrinking, the next run of league matches now carries real significance – something fans following the situation closely via the Livescore Bet App will be aware of.
This isn’t just about points. It’s about restoring authority, calming a restless dressing room and preventing a difficult period from becoming something more damaging.
Manchester City (home)
A visit from Manchester City arrives at an awkward moment. Liverpool’s recent form has raised questions about control and intensity, whilst City represent the league’s highest benchmark in both areas.
For Slot, this match is as much about sending a message as it is about tactics. A competitive, disciplined performance could help steady nerves and reinforce belief in his approach. A heavy defeat, however, would only increase the pressure – especially with tensions around Salah already dominating the narrative.
Arsenal (away)
Arsenal away tests organisation and mental resilience, two areas Liverpool have struggled with during this dip. Away performances against top sides have lacked conviction, and another passive display would deepen concerns about their ability to compete in hostile environments.
With Salah’s role under discussion and Slot’s selections under the microscope, this game could quickly become a test of whether Liverpool are responding to pressure – or crumbling under it.
Tottenham (home)
Tottenham arrive at Anfield mid-table, still searching for momentum. Liverpool are expected to win this fixture – especially at home, where they’ve traditionally come out on top.
If they fail to deliver here, it won’t be viewed as an unlucky result. It’ll be seen as a failure to meet expectations. In the current climate, dropping points against a Spurs side struggling for consistency would further damage confidence and raise more questions about where this team’s heading.
Wolves (away)
This fixture brings a different kind of pressure. Wolves currently sit at the bottom of the table with just two points, struggling badly for form. On paper, this is a game Liverpool should win comfortably – which is exactly why the stakes are so high.
Failure to take three points here would go beyond disappointing. Losing to a side rooted to the foot of the table would be deeply embarrassing for a Liverpool team with top-four ambitions, especially given their current struggles. There’s no room for slip-ups against relegation-threatened opposition.
Leeds (home)
Leeds come to Anfield on New Year’s Day, hovering just above the relegation places in 17th, still trying to find stability rather than momentum. They remain capable of causing problems through energy and pressing, but this is a fixture Liverpool will view as a chance to reassert control and rebuild confidence.
That makes the outcome important in a different way. Failing to impose themselves against a side focused on survival would raise questions about Liverpool’s authority at home and their ability to dictate games.
