Liverpool's next five Premier League fixtures compared to Man City and Arsenal after Brentford win
Liverpool have opened up a five-point gap over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after beating Brentford 4-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium.
The Reds made it two wins in two thanks to goals from Darwin Nunez, Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo, while Ivan Toney was on target for the hosts. It was the first time the Reds have beaten the Bees in West London in the Premier League era.
It was a huge win for Liverpool in the context of the title race, with Manchester City having two games in hand, but their triumph came at a great cost. They were dealt two injury issues in the first half, as Curtis Jones was replaced after suffering a suspected ankle injury, and Diogo Jota was stretchered off with an apparent ankle injury.
Diogo Jota stretchered off against Brentford as Liverpool suffer double injury blow
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The duo adds to a growing list of concerns for Klopp after Trent Alexander-Arnold and goalkeeper Alisson Becker also missed the game in the capital. Pep Guardiola's City play Chelsea on Saturday evening, with the Reds looking to their Carabao Cup final opponents for a favour.
Liverpool return to Premier League action on Wednesday night when they welcome Luton Town to Anfield. The game was rescheduled due to next week's League Cup showpiece at Wembley. And here is how Liverpool's upcoming run compares to their Premier League rivals.
Liverpool next five fixtures
Brentford (A) - Saturday, February 17
Luton (H) - Wednesday, February 21
Nottingham Forest (A) - Saturday, March 2
Manchester City (H) - Sunday, March 10
Everton (A) - Sunday, March 17
Brighton (H) - Sunday, March 31
Other important dates to be aware of in this period:
Chelsea (N, Carabao Cup final) - Sunday,
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