'I've seen': Liverpool told they could be blown out of title race by Arsenal if they do not improve one thing

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Liverpool are under pressure after a tricky week, which saw them face back-to-back defeats.The Reds have had to reckon with something they are not used to under Arne Slot, with a loss to Crystal Palace in the Premier League and a defeat to Galatasaray in the Champions League in the same week.Both games were flat performances by the team, and it has started to worry some fans that this form could continue into the weekend’s game against Chelsea, which comes just before the start of the international break.Even though it is only September, the title race this season between Liverpool and Arsenal seems to be heating up already, and many are changing their predictions.Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty ImagesThere is a difficulty trying to predict what is going to happen from now until the end of the season, but with a tough run of fixtures ahead, it seems that it could be a pivotal moment in the complexion of this rivalry.Jason Cundy says Liverpool need to be better defensively, or Arsenal have a huge chanceThis talk of the title race beginning to take shape has only started because of the Gunner’s victory over Newcastle United and Slot’s first loss this season, which seems to be incredibly reactionary.But this has not stopped some from starting to write off Liverpool, with Jason Cundy starting to become unsure if they have the credentials, following the performances, to take a foothold in the race to the top.READ MORE: Arne Slot told to employ Jurgen Klopp tactic to get the best out of Florian Wirtz at LiverpoolDuring a talkSPORT phone-in, the former Chelsea player highlighted how the team has faced real problems this season and if they do not sort out their defensive area, Arsenal have a real advantage.Cundy said: “At the moment I look at Liverpool I just come away always feeling that there’s been no real evidence that I’ve seen that Liverpool have the ability from this season to do what they did last season, that’s how I’m looking at it.“I’ve seen Liverpool this season, I’ve never once come away feeling that they have been good enough… You keep saying that right but you can’t keep relying on that, and now I hear eventually what happened against Crystal Palace was coming for weeks.“I just think Liverpool need, defensively, to be better. Arsenal have a platform defensively in which one goal can win you the game.

I don’t know whether Liverpool really, against the big dogs have enough to be securing another Premier League.”A victory against Chelsea will change pundits’ tunesTheir difficult fixture run does start against a Chelsea side who have been struggling to find consistent form and being able to keep 11 players on the pitch, but they still pose a threat.They will likely be without a selection of stars, including Cole Palmer, but it is almost the best time to be facing them, given their form.If Liverpool are victorious this weekend, there will definitely be a change in pundits’ tunes for the next few weeks.It is the early stages of the league, and it does mean that most will be looking to set their stalls out early and make big claims despite the lack of games.However, this could be a turning point in the conversation around the Reds, especially this week, but if poor form continues, so will mounting questions on their likelihood of lifting the title once again.