Four fixtures could be Liverpool’s ‘downfall’ in title race, Theo Walcott says | Football | Only Sports And Health

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.

‘Liverpool will also not like going to Goodison Park.’

The four away games Walcott refers to back-to back clashes at Fulham, Everton and West Ham, before a trip to Champions League chasing Aston Villa in the penultimate round of the season.

As mentioned one of those fixtures in the Merseyside derby and Liverpool have an excellent record against their local rivals, losing just once against them in the last 13 years.

But trips to Goodison Park are far from guaranteed wins, with Everton holding on for a draw in eight of their last 11 home games against Liverpool.

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