Liverpool remain in the driving seat in the Premier League title race but there are signs that instead of Arne Slot's side vanishing over the horizon in the second half of the season they could face a real battle to be crowned champions.

Liverpool and Arsenal are set to face a defining period in the Premier League title race after the Gunners closed the gap on their rivals to just four points

Liverpool could have its lead at the top of the Premier League cut down to four points by the time it plays its next game, with a crucial set of fixtures coming up.