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#3 Liverpool vs Manchester United
Liverpool obliterated Manchester United in the Premier League when the two sides met at Old Trafford earlier this season. While there is no real reason why the Reds cannot produce a similar result at Anfield, the match will still hold utmost importance in Liverpool’s title bid.
Ralf Rangnick has reportedly agreed to take over as interim manager at Manchester United. The German tactician will strive to instill his beliefs and develop a style of play during his time at Old Trafford. Liverpool have had the wood over Manchester United in the league recently, but the 13-time Premier League champions would love to dent Liverpool’s title ambitions.
The North-West Derby will take place on March 19 and will be followed by the international break. Jurgen Klopp knows how infuriating it is to drop points in the league just before his players go on international duty.
If Liverpool are to clinch the Premier League title this season, they will match Manchester United’s 20 league title record. This scenario will make this contest an even more exciting affair.
#2 Chelsea vs Liverpool
Chelsea have been the best side in the Premier League so far. The Thomas Tuchel-coached unit have been equally ruthless in attack and defense. They currently top the table on 29 points, three more than Manchester City and four more than Liverpool.
Liverpool were unable to take advantage of a 10-man Chelsea side earlier this season. The matches between Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City will be key in deciding the winner of this season’s Premier League title.
Chelsea will host Liverpool on January 2, a couple of weeks before Chelsea and Manchester City battle it out in the league. This period will be crucial in the context of the Premier League campaign and could make or break Chelsea’s season.
Liverpool’s recent record at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League has been exemplary. The Reds have earned victories in their last two visits and have lost just once in their last seven away matches against Chelsea.
With that being said, Chelsea are an entirely different animal under Tuchel, and the game will be fiercely contested.
#1 Manchester City vs Liverpool
It comes as no surprise that this fixture tops this list. Manchester City and Liverpool’s rivalry during the Pep-Klopp era has been well documented. The reverse fixture, which ended 2-2, is arguably the match of the season so far.
As both the teams have formed a sort of duopoly for the Premier League title in recent years, they are favorites to win the league again.
The match is scheduled for April 9, sandwiching the all-important Premier League fixture between the two Champions League quarter-final legs. Moreover, since the game will take place during the last quarter of the season, a win for either side could turn the tables in their favour. Needless to say, Chelsea will be keeping a firm eye on the result at Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola hasn’t managed to lift the Champions League during his successful stint at Manchester City. He may give priority to the Champions League quarter-final matches. Either way, Liverpool will have to ensure they perform well against the reigning Premier League champions in order to win their 20th league title.
