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Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal in UCL: Every mile covered and who could pay the GW7 price

Ciaran Morrison
Ciaran Morrison

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English clubs have become accustomed to the quick turnaround between Champions League football and domestic action, but some handle the demands better than others.

With the season now fully underway, Premier League teams will have to fully maximise their squads so they can compete on both fronts.

With the likes of Qarabag and Kairat Almaty in this season's Champions League, some club's will face grueling mid-week trips.

After matchday one of the Champions League, only Liverpool won their next Premier League fixture, though the Reds may find that tricker to achieve this time around.

Liverpool fans in the Kop End
Liverpool fans will rack up the mileage this week. (Credit: Getty)

Liverpool

Liverpool have had the longest journey of any English club in the Champions League this week, when the Reds travelled to Turkey to face Galatasaray.

Victor Osimhen's first half penalty condemned Liverpool to back-to-back defeats following their loss at Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Arne Slot's squad face another trip this weekend when they travel to back to London to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Goalkeeper Alisson is out after an injury at Galatasaray forced the Brazilian to be replaced by Giorgi Mamardashvili in the second half.

  • Tuesday: Galatasaray vs Liverpool (2,078 miles)
  • Saturday: Chelsea vs Liverpool (220 miles)

Man City

Man City also face an away trip in the Premier League following their match at Monaco in the Champions League.

Monaco held Man City to a 2-2 draw, with Pep Guardiola furious at the awarding of the late penalty for the hosts which Eric Dier scored.

Man City boss Pep Guardiola with his hand on his head
Pep Guardiola was not happy at Monaco's penalty, and now Man City face a trip to Brentford. (Credit: Getty)

Man City though did extend their unbeaten streak to six matches, and will be confident of making that seven at Brentford, despite the Bees' 3-1 win over Man United last time around.

  • Wednesday: Monaco vs Man City (1,097 miles)
  • Sunday: Brentford vs Man City (214 miles)

Arsenal

Arsenal will have the easiest week in terms of travelling, with the Gunners having hosted Olympiacos before they welcome West Ham to Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta was able to make six changes against the Greek side and still walk away with a comfortable 2-0 win.

Martin Odegaard starred for Arsenal against Olympiacos, whilst Myles Lewis-Skelly impressed in just his second start of the season.

Players on the bench like Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice will all be expected to return to the starting XI against West Ham, all without having to do any travelling.

  • Wednesday: Arsenal vs Olympiacos (0 miles)
  • Saturday: Arsenal vs West Ham (0 miles)
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