Former Liverpool striker sends Premier League title reminder - 'Going to be difficult'
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Liverpool sit four points off the pace in the Premier League title race, but Emile Heskey believes the champions can't be ruled out just yetEmile Heskey believes the Premier League title race is Arsenal's to lose but hasn't ruled Liverpool out. Liverpool can apply pressure on Arsenal and Manchester City as they face Brentford on Saturday (8pm kick-off) while the leaders and their nearest challengers take on Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, respectively.The reigning champions made a strong start in their defence, albeit needing late efforts and stern defending against Everton, in their unbeaten run.READ MORE: Arne Slot told he’s just made a big mistake at Liverpool - 'In my experience'READ MORE: Arne Slot told Hugo Ekitike issue as Liverpool ‘question’ needs answersHowever, they suffered three successive defeats with back-to-back in the capital after disappointing results against Crystal Palace and Chelsea.
Their misery was compounded after Manchester United picked up an important win over Liverpool at Anfield.While the champions have stuttered, Arsenal have got over their defeat at Anfield after Dominik Szoboszlai's free-kick and have a four-point lead at the top of the league.Liverpool sit fourth and will need to overcome their recent hoodoo in the capital but while the former Reds forward doesn't believe it is a crisis for the Dutchman's side but they are in the chasing pack."I wouldn’t say it’s a crisis but four in a row doesn’t look great," he told the ECHO via BetBrain. It’s going to be difficult."However, the treble-winner at Anfield admitted that the Reds can't be discounted as he believes the Gunners' nerve will be tested in the title race.And Heskey added: "One-hundred percent it’s Arsenal’s to lose.
When pressure comes, we’ve seen teams buckle and lose points so I wouldn’t count it out but it is Arsenal’s to lose."Liverpool can run it close, it’s just how well Arsenal can hold their nerve. They’re doing well now but when the pressure comes and they need points, can they hold their nerve?"We’ve seen them buckle at times but it’s theirs to lose right now, they’re more adapted now to dealing with the pressure, they’ve had it for a few years now."---For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc.