Why do Liverpool play twice on matchday 25? Injury-hit Reds face challenge to retain Premier League title

Liverpool's relentless schedule shows no signs of abating as the Reds are one of four teams involved in a Gameweek 25 double.

Jurgen KloppThe team remains strong in all four competitions, which has wreaked havoc on their Premier League schedule.

The Merseyside team returned to the top of the table after their 3-1 victory over Burnley last time.

Liverpool they are still two points ahead city ​​of manchester second, although the defending champions have a game in hand.

Both clubs now go into action twice in week 25, with Liverpool facing off Brentford away before hosting Luton, while City host Chelsea and then the Bees to the Etihad.

Why do Liverpool play twice on matchday 25?

Liverpool's participation in the Carabao Cup final has meant that they have had to sell out their league games.

Liverpool must travel to London to face Brentford on Saturday, live on talkSPORT, before hosting. luton city the following weekend.

However, the Reds will face Chelsea in a replay of the 2022 Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.

That moved their clash with Luton up a few days into a double Gameweek 25 after being scheduled for next Wednesday.

Liverpool's busy schedule is made even more difficult by their growing injury crisis, which was added Trent Alexander-Arnold after he was forced off during the win over Burnley.

Speaking about the difficulties of facing a title challenge, Klopp said: “I know it's every week.

“We add Tottenham, who got a big win for them today. Villa play tomorrow. Everyone is in the mix and Arsenal obviously. Two weeks ago we had the perfect squad situation.

“Two weeks later we are lacking in every area. Like, wow. Anything can happen.

“We all need luck to get through it, when you don't have it, you have to fight.”