Liverpool's next 5 fixtures include Arsenal showdown as Reds face hectic run

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Liverpool is not out of the woods just yet, but there have been signs of late that Arne Slot is steadying the ship at Anfield. After a sequence of nine losses in 12 games earlier in the season, the Reds are unbeaten in five outings, winning three and drawing two of them.

Those two draws against newly promoted sides were disappointing, but the wins over West Ham, Inter Milan and Brighton – all of which came with the bonus of a clean sheet – were encouraging.

Liverpool's win over Brighton saw Mohamed Salah make his last appearance of 2025 ahead of linking up with his Egypt teammates for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Interestingly, Liverpool's five-game unbeaten run coincides with Salah being taken out of the team, with the 33-year-old having not started a game since the 4-1 loss to PSV Eindhoven at the end of October.

The reality is Salah will probably not be missed as much as he would have been in previous seasons, and his absence could provide an opportunity for Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak to show what they are capable of.

Former Liverpool star John Aldridge is of that opinion, telling the Irish Independent: “With Salah now gone for a period with Egypt and possibly not returning, I’d like to see Wirtz get a run in his position on the right side, as he may offer more than Mo has in that role over the last few months."

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool pats the Liverpool badge on his shirt after the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brighton

“I’m also confident Isak will be a good long-term addition for Liverpool when he finds his feet and it may be that the removal of a huge presence like Salah from that forward line will free up Wirtz and Isak to feel like this is their time to take over the mantle.

Liverpool's next five fixtures are all in the Premier League, kicking off with a trip to Tottenham this weekend in the Reds' final game before Christmas.

Wolves then visit Anfield between Christmas and New Year, before Liverpool hosts Leeds on New Year's Day.

Back-to-back trips to London are next up, with a game against Fulham at Craven Cottage preceding a huge game away to Arsenal.