Paul Merson has new opinion on who will win the title as the transfer window slams shut

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Liverpool have been tipped to retain their Premier League title by a former Arsenal star(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Paul Merson has abandoned his support for former club Arsenal to clinch the Premier League title this campaign.

The Reds emerged as clear victors in the Premier League's transfer market during a record-breaking spending spree, snapping up the likes of Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong in the early stages.

On deadline day, following an extensive saga involving the clubs and player himself, Liverpool finally landed their primary target in Newcastle's Isak, who made the switch to Anfield for a British transfer record of £125million.

Prior to the end of the window, Merson believed Arsenal could deliver their much-anticipated Premier League triumph.

I thought advantage Arsenal when they went and won at Man United, then all of a sudden they [Liverpool] go and beat Newcastle and they beat Arsenal.

Arne Slot finally got his man in Alexander Isak on deadline day(Image: Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

"For me, they haven't even gotten out of second gear yet and they haven't played particularly well yet.

Watching yesterday's game, I watched yesterday and I'm like, I've never seen an Arsenal team so comfortable at Anfield - so comfortable and they still lost.

"What they are doing as well, as Christian [Purslow] said, they're buying players to come into the team and these are top players."

The Reds have bolstered their squad with exceptional talent from a position of strength, splashing out an eye-watering £449m during a single transfer window.

Failing to secure Marc Guehi proved a late disappointment, with centre-back arguably the sole area where manager Arne Slot lacks depth.

Despite this, Liverpool have secured three victories from three league encounters - though not with the ease many might expect with the firepower at their disposal.

Late winners have become a bit of a habit for the Reds so far(Image: George Wood/Getty Images)Article continues below

Federico Chiesa's 88th-minute strike was required to regain the advantage against Bournemouth on opening day, whilst 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha's strike in the 10th minute of stoppage time clinched a 3-2 triumph over 10-man Newcastle the following week.

A magnificent free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai in the 83rd minute secured the win for the Reds against Arsenal.

However, all these late victories really demonstrate is the determination that frequently saw Slot's team prevail last campaign.

The Reds are the only team with a perfect record and head into the international break two points clear.