{"id":421029,"date":"2026-02-12T03:01:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T03:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/421029\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T03:01:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T03:01:21","slug":"liverpools-next-five-fixtures-compared-to-man-utd-and-chelsea-after-champions-league-boost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/421029\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool’s next five fixtures compared to Man Utd and Chelsea after Champions League boost"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liverpool ended Sunderland’s unbeaten home run with a much-needed three points in the Premier League on Wednesday<\/p>\n

23:00, 11 Feb 2026Updated 00:09, 12 Feb 2026<\/p>\n

\"Virgil<\/p>\n

Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring Liverpool’s winning goal against Sunderland(Image: (Danny Lawson\/PA Wire))<\/p>\n

Virgil van Dijk\u2019s second-half header saw Liverpool end Sunderland\u2019s unbeaten Premier League<\/a> run at home with a 1-0 win at the Stadium of Light. The Reds picked up a huge three point<\/a>s as they put the disappointment of Sunday\u2019s defeat to Manchester City behind them.<\/p>\n

Victory for Liverpool<\/a> \u2013 only their second in the league in 2026 \u2013 helped them cut the gap to fifth-placed Chelsea to two points. That came as a result of their win in North East and the fact Liam Rosenior\u2019s side threw away a 2-0 lead against Leeds United to only end up with a point on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n

Manchester United also dropped points as they were held by West Ham United, but Aston Villa scored late to secure a much-needed 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. And we have taken a look at the upcoming Premier League<\/a> games for the sides in the hunt for Champions League<\/a> football next season.<\/p>\n

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OPINION<\/p>\n

\"AuthorIan Doyle\"\"<\/p>\n

OPINION<\/p>\n

\"AuthorPaul GorstLiverpool<\/p>\n

Nottingham Forest (A) – Feb 21 (3pm)<\/p>\n

West Ham (H) – Feb 28 (3pm)<\/p>\n

Wolves (A) – March 3 (8.15pm)<\/p>\n

Tottenham (H) – March 15 (4.30pm)<\/p>\n

Brighton (A) – March 21 (12.30)<\/p>\n

Manchester United<\/p>\n

Everton<\/a> (A) – Feb 23 (8pm)<\/p>\n

Crystal Palace (H) – Mar 1 (2pm)<\/p>\n

Newcastle (A) – March 4 (8.15pm)<\/p>\n

Aston Villa (H) – Mar 15 (2pm)<\/p>\n

Bournemouth (A) March 20 (8pm)<\/p>\n

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The newest edition of Blood Red \u2013 your new monthly publication covering everything you need to know about what\u2019s happening at Liverpool FC. is on sale now. Order your copy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Aston Villa<\/p>\n

Leeds (H) – Feb 21 (3pm)<\/p>\n

Wolves (A) – Feb 27 (8pm)<\/p>\n

Chelsea (H) – March 4 (7.30pm)<\/p>\n

Manchester United (A) – March 15 (2pm)<\/p>\n

West Ham (H) – March 22 (2.15pm)<\/p>\n

Chelsea<\/p>\n

Burnley (H) – Feb 21 (3pm)<\/p>\n

Arsenal (A) – March 1 (4.30pm)<\/p>\n

Aston Villa (A) – Mar 4 (7.30pm)<\/p>\n

Newcastle United (H) (5.30pm)<\/p>\n

Everton (A) (5.30pm)<\/p>\n

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