Theo Walcott names the four fixtures that could be Liverpool’s ‘downfall’ in title race
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are top of the league after beating Sheffield United (Photo: Getty)
Theo Walcott has named the four fixtures that could spell doom for Liverpool as they battle Arsenal and Manchester City for the Premier League title.
Liverpool have moved back to the top of the table following a 3-1 win over bottom of the league Sheffield United at Anfield on Thursday night.
Just three points separate the three title contenders but things could look very different after this weekend with the Reds set to travel to arch-rivals Manchester United, where they lost 4-3 just a few weeks ago in the FA Cup.
Jurgen Klopp’s side must also contend with a home clash against Tottenham – one of only two clubs to have beaten them in the league this season – in May.
Yet, Arsenal icon Walcott believes there is a trickier test for Liverpool on the horizon, one that could prove pivotal to their title chances.
‘One thing about Liverpool is they have four away games after facing Atlanta [in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final] – it could be their downfall,’ the former forward said on BBC Radio 5 Live.
‘Four away games is not nice. There are other things that can effect you such as being away from home.
Will the upcoming Merseyside Derby trip up Liverpool’s title bid (Photo: Getty)
‘Liverpool will also not like going to Goodison Park.’
The four away games Walcott refers to back-to back clashes at F...
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