Liverpool faces tough schedule after international break
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:53 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Liverpool will return from the international break to challenging fixtures in the Premier League, facing Manchester City at home, Brentford away, Brighton at home, and Arsenal at home. BBC Radio Merseyside's Chris Coughlin describes this upcoming four-match stretch as a "real test" for manager Andoni Iraola's side. Coughlin suggests that an eight-point tally from these matches would be a solid outcome, with good performances needed against top teams as Liverpool looks to build on their current form.
- •Liverpool plays Manchester City at home next after the break.
- •Upcoming matches include Brentford, Brighton, and Arsenal.
- •Chris Coughlin expects Liverpool to aim for eight points from these fixtures.
- •Iraola's squad faces significant challenges against in-form opponents.
- 9:53 AMYahoo Sports — Testing return ahead for Iraola and Liverpool
"Liverpool will return from the international break to a "real test", says BBC Radio Merseyside's Chris Coughlin. The Red Kop team discussed Liverpool's start to the Premier League season and how much more difficult it is going to get for Andoni Iraola's side with the upcoming fixtures.
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