Liverpool returns to Premier League action after mixed success in the two domestic cups this week with a trip to Nottingham Forest. Last time out, the Reds could only draw with Manchester United and then lost to Spurs and beat Accrington.

The visit to the City Ground, where Darwin Nunez scored a last-minute winner last season, marks a chance to move nine points clear at the top of the table, at least until Arsenal plays on Wednesday. And a win would create a nine-point gap to Nuno Espirito Santo's side as well, who have been flying high this season.

We've taken a look at the next five fixtures that the two most likely teams in the title race face (Liverpool and Arsenal) with Mikel Arteta's side having lost two games in a row now. Gabriel Jesus also added to the Gunners' injury worries.

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Liverpool's next five Premier League fixtures: Nottingham Forest (A), Brentford (A), Ipswich (H), Bournemouth (A), Wolves (H).

Liverpool.com says: There are some tricky games in this run but Liverpool does have the advantage of being able to rotate a bit more thanks to having fewer injuries than most, a bigger roster, and a strong existing position in the Champions League. Most of the matches should be won with this week's trip to Nottingham Forest likely to be the toughest of the lot.

Arsenal's next five Premier League fixtures: Spurs (H), Aston Villa (H), Wolves (A), Manchester City (H), Leicester (A).

Liverpool.com says: Arsenal is not scoring that many goals at the moment and is heavily reliant on set-pieces. Its injury list is starting to grow too. The games with Tottenham, Aston Villa and Manchester City all have the potential to cause dropped points, with trips to Wolves and Leicester winnable but far from easy. Arsenal will need to step up if it is to go on a roll.