The Premier League hit a minor milestone at the weekend, with the new season now 10 games old.
Liverpool have re-asserted their title credentials after an injury-hit campaign last term and sit second in the table, having played just over a quarter of their league games.
A surprising draw against Brighton at Anfield, having let a two-goal lead slip, saw the Reds lose ground on current leaders Chelsea.
Though Jurgen Klopp’s side remain the only unbeaten team within the division, the London club’s 3-0 win over Newcastle has given the team a three-point lead at this early stage.
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Manchester City are also putting pressure on the Reds, despite their shock 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace this weekend, with the trio looking to be the three contenders for the title this season.
Bitter rivals Manchester United had been tipped to challenge by some observers in the summer, but poor form and growing pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is perhaps seeing their ambitions re-adjusted to Champions League qualification.
As Liverpool’s packed December schedule is now only a month away, here’s a look at the challenges that Klopp and his players will have to overcome in the next few weeks.
Liverpool - 22pts (GD +21)
Going away to high-flying West Ham and local rivals Everton are likely to be the biggest challenges Liverpool will face, as they attempt to manage their European commitments.
Facing an in-form Arsenal may also provide a stern test, with Mikel Arteta’s side currently on a nine-game unbeaten streak across all competitions.
The Reds will be in Champions League action a few days before their games with the Hammers, Arsenal, and Aston Villa, adding another layer to the squad management that Jurgen Klopp will have to consider.
November 7: West Ham (A)
November 20: Arsenal (H)
November 27: Southampton (H)
December 1: Everton (A)
December 4: Wolves (A)
December 11: Aston Villa (H)
Elsewhere, Premier League leaders Chelsea face difficult away trips to Leicester and West Ham, as well as a clash at Stamford Bridge with Manchester United, in the same time period.
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City face possibly the kindest fixture list out of the three title contenders, with an away trip to United coming up this weekend and West Ham providing the other difficult task for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Meanwhile, United may have bounced back with a 3-0 win over Spurs but Solskjaer faces quality oppositions in both City and Chelsea this month, with Arsenal also on the horizon.
Chelsea - 25pts (GD +23): Burnley (H), Leicester (A), Man Utd (H), Watford (A), West Ham (A), Leeds (H).
Man City - 20pts (GD +14): Man Utd (A), Everton (H), West Ham (H), Aston Villa (A), Watford (A), Wolves (H).
Manchester United - 17pts (GD +4): Man City (H), Watford (A), Chelsea (A), Arsenal (H), Crystal Palace (A), Norwich (A).
