Liverpool next five Premier League fixtures compared to Man City and Arsenal after Southampton win

Liverpool successfully capitalise on Manchester City's latest slip-up as they fought from behind to win at Southampton. The Reds will now be looking towards an increasingly difficult set of fixtures if they are to further extend their advantage as Premier League leaders.

Arne Slot's men arrived at St. Mary's Stadium with some amount of pressure to get a good result, though this was the same in previous weeks their challengers had dropped points. After an initial scare they rallied behind Mohamed Salah to win 3-2.

The hosts had first bounced back to claim the advantage after Dominik Szoboszlai netted the opening goal. This included a penalty confirmed by VAR Michael Oliver with 'no conclusive evidence' Andy Robertson's challenge was outside of the box, even though video evidence would suggest otherwise.

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Mohamed Salah was the hero again in the end, levelling the score with time to add a winner, which he was able to from the penalty spot after substitute Yukinari Sugawara handled the ball in the area.

Liverpool remain top of the Premier League with 31 points, trailed closest by Pep Guardiola's side on 23 points, then Arsenal and Chelsea each have 22. With that being said, the ECHO has taken a look at Liverpool's upcoming league fixtures compared to their closest rivals for the title...

December 1 vs Manchester City (H) at 4pm - Premier League

The big one. It was going to be the case whether three points was brought back Southampton or not - victory is going to vital against direct title rivals Man City. After extending their advantage today, the Reds will be playing to go 11 points clear of Guardiola's team.

December 4 vs Newcastle (A) at 7.30pm - Premier League

The first midweek Premier League football of the season sees Liverpool follow up that match against Man City with a trip to Newcastle United. Eddie Howe's side have already defeated Arsenal and Chelsea at St. James' Park this season.

December 7 vs Everton (A) at 12.30pm - Premier League

A second of three away fixtures in this week alone takes Liverpool on the short trip across Stanley Park to cross-city Everton. This Merseyside derby has an added edge as it will be the last contested at Goodison Park before it is vacated for a new stadium on the city's waterfront.

December 14 vs Fulham (H) at 3pm - Premier League

Fulham are one of the upcoming visitors to Anfield. Marco Silva's side started the season reasonably well, though began this latest stint of the season after the November international break with a 4-1 defeat to Wolves on home soil.

December 22 vs Tottenham (A) at 4.30pm - Premier League

In their final fixture before Christmas, the Reds go to North London to take on Tottenham. There will be strange feelings around this one as the last time they went to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium they lost 2-1, with that match including two red cards, a perfectly legal goal ruled out by VAR and a stoppage-time own-goal to end in defeat.

Man City next five Premier League fixtures

December 1 vs Liverpool (A) at 4pm - Premier League

December 4 vs Nott’m Forest (H) at 7.30pm - Premier League

December 7 vs Crystal Palace (A) at 3pm - Premier League

December 15 vs Manchester United (H) at 4.30pm - Premier League

December 21 vs Aston Villa (A) at 12.30pm - Premier League

Arsenal next five Premier League fixtures

November 30 vs West Ham (A) at 5.30pm - Premier League

December 4 vs Manchester United (H) at 8.15pm - Premier League

December 8 vs Fulham (A) at 2pm - Premier League

December 14 vs Everton (H) at 3pm - Premier League

December 21 vs Crystal Palace (A) at 5.30pm - Premier League