The 5 games that could define Liverpool's 2025/26 season
Liverpool were crowned champions at the end of the 2024/25 Premier League season.
While they were able to bring back the league trophy to Anfield for the first time since 2019/20, the Reds did not experience much success in other competitions.
Liverpool have made significant additions to their squad in the ongoing summer window as Arne Slot looks to bolster his options for the upcoming campaign.
The Reds are aiming to defend their league title and step up in the domestic competitions and the UEFA Champions League in 2025/26. However, some matches could play a significant role in Slot's squad achieving their goals.
The Sporting News takes a look at the five league fixtures that could define Liverpool's upcoming league season.
Chelsea (Away) - October 4th, 2025
Liverpool do not have much luck when it comes to a clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Both teams have faced each other in 66 Premier League matches, with the Reds winning 25 while the Blues have secured 22 victories.
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However, Liverpool have only managed eight wins at Chelsea's home ground, where the Blues have bagged 15 victories, and the remaining 10 games ended in a draw.
Liverpool's first league match against Chelsea in the 2025/26 season is slated for October 4 at Stamford Bridge and Slot's squad will need and improved performance to come away with three points.
Manchester United (Home) - October 18th, 2025
The M62 derby is always been a charged affair due to Liverpool and Manchster United's historic rivalry.
Despite their struggles in recent years, Man United still have a good record against Liverpool in the Premier League, with 29 victories in 66 matches compared to the Reds 20 wins.
Liverpool face Man United for the first time in next season's Premier League on October 18, at Anfield, which has not been an easy trip for the opponents.
Both Liverpool and Man United have secured 12 victories in the 33 Premier League matches held at Anfield, with the remaining nine ending in a draw.
Liverpool will be hoping to bag a win in the first derby of the 2025/26 campaign and reassert dominance against their arch rivals.
Manchester City (Away) - November 8th, 2025
While Liverpool will be attempting to retain the Premier League title this upcoming season, Man City will be pushing to get back to their winning ways after an underwhelming 2024/25 campaign.
Despite having an overall good record against Man City in the Premier League, Liverpool have managed to win only five games in 28 games at the Etihad Stadium.
City, meanwhile, have bagged 10 wins against the Reds at home with the remaining 13 matches ending in a tie.
Liverpool make their trip to the Etihad to face Man City on November 8, where the Reds will be focused on getting one up on their potential title contenders.
Arsenal (Away) - January 8th, 2026
Arsenal have been runners-up in the Premier League for the last three seasons. But, with significant additions in the ongoing summer transfer window, the Gunners are expected to give it their all to lift the trophy this term.
Arsenal's ambitions in the league could be a threat to the reigning champions and the clash between them is anticipated to be a great match.
Liverpool are set to face Arsenal on January 8, 2026, at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners' home ground has not been the Reds' favourite of late with just nine wins in 33 league games.
Arsenal have won only three more than Liverpool at home, making this match a potential nail-biter.
Everton (Away) - April 18th, 2026The Merseyside derby is undoubtedly one of the biggest rivalries in English football.
The second and last Merseyside derby of the 2025/26 Premier League season will be held on April 18, 2026, at Everton's new home ground, the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
While Liverpool have had a run against Everton at Goodison Park of 11 victories in 33 matches, with the home side securing eight wins, it remains to be seen how the odds are for the Reds at the Toffees' new ground.