Liverpool's next five fixtures compared to Man Utd and Chelsea after Champions League boost

Liverpool ended Sunderland's unbeaten home run with a much-needed three points in the Premier League on Wednesday

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

Victory for Liverpool – only their second in the league in 2026 – 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’s side threw away a 2-0 lead against Leeds United to only end up with a point on Tuesday night.

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 games for the sides in the hunt for Champions League football next season.

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Liverpool

Nottingham Forest (A) - Feb 21 (3pm)

West Ham (H) - Feb 28 (3pm)

Wolves (A) - March 3 (8.15pm)

Tottenham (H) - March 15 (4.30pm)

Brighton (A) - March 21 (12.30)

Manchester United

Everton (A) - Feb 23 (8pm)

Crystal Palace (H) - Mar 1 (2pm)

Newcastle (A) - March 4 (8.15pm)

Aston Villa (H) - Mar 15 (2pm)

Bournemouth (A) March 20 (8pm)

Aston Villa

Leeds (H) - Feb 21 (3pm)

Wolves (A) - Feb 27 (8pm)

Chelsea (H) - March 4 (7.30pm)

Manchester United (A) - March 15 (2pm)

West Ham (H) - March 22 (2.15pm)

Chelsea

Burnley (H) - Feb 21 (3pm)

Arsenal (A) - March 1 (4.30pm)

Aston Villa (A) - Mar 4 (7.30pm)

Newcastle United (H) (5.30pm)

Everton (A) (5.30pm)

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