Liverpool were handed another boost in the Premier League title race after rivals Arsenal dropped points at Brighton on Saturday evening. The Gunners could only manage a 1-1 draw at the Seagulls with Ethan Nwaneri's first-half finish cancelled out by Joao Pedro's second-half penalty.

The result means Liverpool could go eight points clear of second-placed Arsenal with a game in hand. Arne Slot's side are next in action on Sunday afternoon at home to struggling Manchester United (kick-off: 4:30pm).

And ahead of Sunday's game against United, the Reds were further boosted on Saturday afternoon when another potential title rival, Chelsea, dropped points in a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Enzo Maresca's team are winless in their last four fixtures and sit nine points off Liverpool having played two games more than the Reds.

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Liverpool are now firm favourites to equal Man United's record of 20 English league titles come May. Below are the Reds' next five fixtures and those of their title rivals.

Liverpool - 1st (45 points)

January 5 vs Manchester United (H) at 4.30pm - Premier League

January 8 vs Tottenham (A) at 8pm - Carabao Cup

January 11 vs Accrington Stanley (H) at 12.15 - FA Cup

January 14 vs Nottingham Forest (A) at 8pm - Premier League

January 18 vs Brentford (A) at 3pm - Premier League

Arsenal - 2nd (40 points)

January 7 vs Newcastle (H) at 8pm - Carabao Cup

January 12 vs Manchester United (H) at 3pm - FA Cup

January 15 vs Tottenham (H) at 8pm - Premier League

January 18 vs Aston Villa (H) at 5.30pm - Premier League

January 22 vs Dinamo Zagreb (H) at 8pm - Champions League

Chelsea - 4th (36 points)

January 11 vs Morecambe (H) at 3pm - FA Cup

January 14 vs AFC Bournemouth (H) at 7.30pm - Premier League

January 20 vs Wolves (H) at 8pm - Premier League

January 25 vs Manchester City (A) at 5.30pm - Premier League

February 3 vs West Ham (H) at 8pm - Premier League