Liverpool's next five fixtures compared to rivals in Champions League race after Fulham win

Liverpool's next five fixtures compared to rivals in Champions League race after Fulham winLiverpool returned to winning ways against Marco Silva's Fulham after their 2-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion before the international break.CommentsSportBruna Reis Senior Sports Journalist11:53, 12 Apr 2026View ImageLiverpool are in the battle to qualify for Champions League football next seasonLiverpool claimed a crucial 2-0 victory over Fulham in the race for Champions League qualification, strengthening their hold on fifth place ahead of Chelsea's clash with Manchester City on Sunday afternoon. Liam Rosenior's side sit four points behind in sixth, having played one game fewer than Arne Slot's team.‌Rio Ngumoha scored his second Premier League goal of the season on just his second top‑flight start, whipping a finish past Bernd Leno after cutting inside from the left in the first half. Mohamed Salah then doubled Liverpool's lead before the break with a composed finish.‌It was the Egyptian's first appearance at Anfield since confirming last month that he will leave the club at the end of the current campaign. The 33‑year‑old was unused in the 2-0 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint‑Germain in Paris on Wednesday.‌READ MORE: Liverpool news: Another Jurgen Klopp star could leave as Arne Slot ally comes out fightingREAD MORE: Steven Gerrard's cousin Bobby Duncan now after quitting Liverpool and leaving UKThe last weeks of the Premier League are starting to heat up, with Liverpool, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Manchester United all jostling for position in the race to qualify for European football next season.With that said, Mirror Sport has taken a look at Liverpool's next five Premier League fixtures compared to their rivals.Liverpool's next fixturesSunday, April 19 - Everton (A)‌Saturday, April 25 - Crystal Palace (H)Sunday, May 3 - Manchester United (A)Saturday, May 9 - Chelsea (H)‌TBC - Aston Villa (A)FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOO...