Comparing Liverpool, Man United, and Chelsea’s Next Five Premier League Matches

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Published: February 23, 2026 5:46 PM ET

Comparing Liverpool, Man United, and Chelsea’s Next Five Premier League Matches

As the Premier League season progresses, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United find themselves in a tight race for Champions League qualification. All three clubs are currently tied on 45 points following Liverpool’s narrow 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest, secured by a late goal from Alexis Mac Allister.

Recent Match Highlights

In a tense match at The City Ground, Liverpool appeared set to share the spoils until Mac Allister struck in the 97th minute. After a saved header from Virgil van Dijk, Mac Allister capitalized on the rebound to secure the victory. This win not only marked Liverpool’s second consecutive Premier League success but also positioned them favorably in the Champions League chase.

Current Standings

With 11 matches remaining, the current standings show:

Chelsea – 4th place (45 points)
Manchester United – 5th place (45 points)
Liverpool – 6th place (45 points)

The win increased Liverpool’s lead over Brentford in 7th by five points, and over Bournemouth in 8th by seven points.

Upcoming Fixtures

As the battle for a top-four finish heats up, let’s take a look at the upcoming fixtures for Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United.

Chelsea’s Next Matches

Arsenal (A) – March 1, 4:30 PM
Aston Villa (A) – March 4, 7:30 PM
Newcastle (H) – March 14, 5:30 PM
Everton (A) – March 21, 5:30 PM
Manchester City (H) – April 11, TBC

Manchester United’s Next Matches

Everton (A) – February 23, 8 PM
Crystal Palace (H) – March 1, 2 PM
Newcastle United (A) – March 4, 8:15 PM
Aston Villa (H) – March 15, 2 PM
Bournemouth (A) – March 20, 8 PM

Liverpool’s Next Matches

West Ham (H) – February 28, 3 PM
Wolves (A) – March 3, 8:15 PM
Tottenham (H) – March 15, 4:30 PM
Brighton (A) – March 21, 12:30 PM
Fulham (H) – April 11, TBC

With each team’s upcoming matches set to play a crucial role, the race for Champions League spots will undoubtedly be thrilling. Stay tuned to El-Balad for further updates and match analyses as the season unfolds.