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Arsenal moved within two points of Liverpool following their last-gasp winner against Newcastle.It ended up being a very disappointing weekend all round for the Reds as not only did they lose their first game of the season, but both their title rivals also gained ground on them.Manchester City thrashed Burnley 5-1, while Arsenal left in late to beat Newcastle 2-1, with the Gunners now just two points behind.This has left Liverpool fans to be a little less comfortable than they were before, with many very worried about their performance levels as a whole.And although there is still a long way to go in the race for the title, Gary Neville believes that the signs for Arsenal might already be there, with there being one thing that they have which Liverpool do not.Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesGary Neville believes Arsenal have a better team than LiverpoolLiverpool will have been going into this season as massive favourites due to the amount of money they have spent, with many believing that they have the best first-team squad in the league.However, after six league games, they have not exactly proven that, with some believing that Arsenal actually have the best in the division. Former Man United defender Neville is one of these who thinks just that, and he reckons it might just give them the edge in the race for the title.“Mikel Arteta has got a brilliant squad,’ Neville said on his Sky Sports podcast after watching Arsenal’s comeback win at St James’ Park.“He’s got a brilliant squad, I think he’s got the best squad in the league and maybe the best team in the league and I say that quietly because Liverpool are excellent.“There’s only two teams who can win this league – Liverpool and Arsenal – I don’t think anyone else can.
So I think it’s a big moment. It’s only September and it’s ridiculous to be speaking like this as someone who experienced title races.READ MORE: Liverpool told they’ve sold a player like prime Casemiro as local journalists hail former Red“But what you’ve got to do is send out some calling cards and some clear messages that you’re there in the title race and I think that’s what Arsenal have done today.“A week ago the glass was half empty, now it’s more than half full.
Liverpool lose, Arsenal win in stunning fashion.”Liverpool just need to click into gearLiverpool and Arsenal have proven themselves to be very different teams this year. The Reds have struggled defensively, while the Gunners have excelled in this department, with Mikel Arteta’s backline one of the best in Europe.As for the attack, Liverpool do not struggle to create chances, whereas Arsenal sometimes do, although both have scored the same number this season.With that said, if Arne Slot can get his team to click into gear, then they will have no problem at all as there are promising signs there, they just need to take their chances.This is something that will win them a lot of matches too, whereas Arsenal’s lack of creativity could regularly cost them an extra two points, suggesting the title race is still wide open.Of course, there is no pressure on Slot’s job and everyone knows it will click eventually, but if they can do it sooner rather than later, then they will be giving themselves a big head start.