Liverpool about to unleash biggest weapon in Premier League title battle with Man City and Arsenal

Having dared to dream for so long, Liverpool are in danger of seeing their season unravel after a difficult few days.

Despite dominating at Manchester United, in a game that saw 28 shots and 62% possession at Old Trafford, the Reds lost their grip on top spot in the Premier League with a 2-2 draw, seeing Arsenal leapfrog them by the slender advantage of their goal difference.

If, a week on from that result, a point does not look as damaging as it did immediately after the final whistle, it has ceded control from Liverpool's hands, meaning they now require a slip up from Mikel Arteta's men or increase their own goal difference considerably in the coming weeks.

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Given the wild abandon and lack of control that have characterised Liverpool's games in recent months, a stumble from the Gunners looks more likely, even if the Reds will argue they have the firepower to significantly add to the margin.

The 3-0 defeat to Atalanta in the Europa League on Thursday night was a genuine shock; a jarring sort of result that led to many recalibrations of just what this side is capable of this season.

From chasing a quartet of trophies back in February, the Reds are now on the brink of a quarter-final exit in Europe's secondary competition having been dumped out of the FA Cup at the same stage by fierce rivals United.

But for those with a more fatalistic viewpoint on recent events, a pesky fact remains this weekend: victory against Crystal Palace at Anfield will see Liverpool become Premier League leaders once more.

Then it is over to Arsenal to see how they fare against