Liverpool lost yet more ground in the Premier League as they were denied a remarkable win against Brighton, with the visitors rescuing a 3-3 draw after their hosts had come back from 2-0 down.
Results elsewhere - namely Arsenal's 3-1 North London derby win over Tottenham - leave the Reds 11 points from the top of the table with a game in hand, and Jurgen Klopp's side can barely afford to drop any more points before the World Cup break in November if they are to challenge.
Liverpool have a crucial fortnight in their season coming up, with games against two potential title rivals to come in early October, and an unbelievably congested month is unlikely to get any easier. That level of congestion will be similar for all sides competing in Europe, and here's a look at Liverpool, City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham's next six fixtures, to see how they compare...
