Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.
The Premier League is heading towards a frantic title race between Liverpool and Arsenal.
Liverpool remain in a strong position despite the “mayhem” of their Merseyside derby draw against Everton, with the Reds closing in on just a second league title in 35 years in manager Arne Slot’s first season at Anfield.
A calamitous campaign from reigning champions Manchester City looked to have opened the door for last year’s runners-up Arsenal, but the Gunners have endured a difficult season with injuries hitting Mikel Arteta’s squad hard.
There is still plenty of time for Arsenal to hunt Liverpool down, but the title race appears to be entering a decisive stretch of fixtures up until the March international break. It’s been an unpredictable year, so expect further twists and turns before May.
Liverpool
Points: 57 (played 24)
Points per game (PPG): 2:38
Remaining opponents’ PPG: 1:34
Arsenal
Points: 50 (played 24)
Points per game (PPG): 2.08
Remaining opponents’ PPG: 1.33
Verdict
There is obviously still a long way to go and a look at Liverpool and Arsenal’s remaining games does not suggest that either has a more favourable run, with so much of the season still to play. Both teams have difficult games to come.
What is clear, though, is that Liverpool’s fixtures up until the Carabao Cup final look key, with the leaders facing Aston Villa and Manchester City away from home and Newcastle at Anfield.
If the Reds head into the March international break with a significant lead still intact, a kinder run in April awaits them. Arsenal themselves have to be perfect from here on in and remain in the race before that mouthwatering trip to Anfield in May.
