The Premier League title race is undoubtedly heating up but it’s clear that Manchester City have easier remaining fixtures than Liverpool. While the defending champions’ only game against another member of the established big six clubs occurs when the Reds’ visit the Etihad next month, Liverpool must also face Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham.
There are inevitably better and worse times to play certain teams, depending on factors such as injuries and fixture congestion. Jurgen Klopp hinted at that when speaking in his press conference ahead of his team’s vital match against the Gunners.
“Arsenal are more rested than we are. We've played 12 since we last met, they have played six,” he said, with reference to the Reds’ 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium in January which secured their passage to the Carabao Cup final.
