Liverpool strengthened their grip on fifth place in the Premier League with a crucial 2-0 victory over Fulham, boosting their hopes of Champions League qualification. The win leaves Arne Slot's side four points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea, who have a game in hand and face Manchester City on Sunday.
Rio Ngumoha opened the scoring with his second Premier League goal, curling a finish past Bernd Leno after cutting inside from the left. Mohamed Salah doubled the lead before half-time with a composed finish, in his first Anfield appearance since confirming he will leave the club at the end of the season.
The race for European football is intensifying, with Liverpool, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Manchester United all competing for places. Below is a look at Liverpool's next five Premier League fixtures compared to their rivals.
Liverpool's upcoming matches: [fixtures list not provided in source]. Their rivals' schedules are also critical as the season enters its final weeks.
