Arsenal and Chelsea are in hot pursuit, however, and the London duo will not be deterred in their bids to upset the party. The new year tends to prove crucial in the destination of the title, so let's take a closer look at the next five Premier League fixtures for Liverpool,

Chelsea and Arsenal are fighting Liverpool for the Premier League title Chelsea’s five-game winning run in the Premier League was ended by a resolute Everton side over the weekend as the Blues slipped further behind Liverpool in the title race.

Enzo Maresca believes a fourth team will challenge Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea for the Premier League title. Liverpool sit four points clear at the top of the table going into Christmas, the Reds losing just one of their 16 league games under new boss Arne Slot.

Bournemouth are flying high with their second 3-0 Old Trafford win in two years lifting them all the way up to fifth in the Premier League, just three points off the Champions League places. The Cherries are unbeaten in their last five, winning four of them, with the one draw against Southampton seeing them equalise in the 90th minute.

One former Liverpool player has named the biggest threat to his former side’s Premier League title challenge out of Chelsea and Arsenal.At the moment, Liverpool are top of the league after a fine

Tim Sherwood has ‘changed his mind’ about the Premier League title race as Chelsea and Arsenal chase leaders Liverpool. Liverpool have opened up a four-point lead at the top of the table and could pull even further clear if they win their game in hand.

Chelsea drawing 0-0 at Everton after Arsenal won 5-1 against Crystal Palace means the Gunners are now only two points behind the Blues in the Premier League table