Jamie Carragher gives Premier League title race verdict amid Liverpool and Arsenal battle
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Arsenal and Liverpool are battling it out for the Premier League title and Jamie Carragher believes one factor could prove crucial in the race for trophiesJamie Carragher has issued a warning to Arsenal about the potential pitfalls that could cost them the Premier League title. The Gunners sit top of the league table during the October international break, having secured a victory over West Ham United prior to Liverpool's loss to Chelsea on Saturday.This represented a third consecutive defeat for Arne Slot's side, following losses to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray, after an impressive seven-match winning streak at the start of the season.
During this time, Arsenal dropped four points to Liverpool and Manchester City, but they have since embarked on a winning streak of their own, claiming victory in their last four matches while only conceding once.Last weekend, they achieved their seventh clean sheet of the season against West Ham, having only conceded three goals in the Premier League. Despite injuries plaguing Mikel Arteta's squad, new signings have significantly bolstered the depth of the team.READ MORE: Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate teases Arsenal star with Premier League title barbREAD MORE: Liverpool and Arsenal exact points totals predicted after Premier League title race twistMartin Odegaard is the most recent Arsenal player to be sidelined due to injury, with a knee issue forcing him to withdraw from the Norway squad.Despite not being at his peak recently, he still plays a pivotal role, with Carragher commending his impact as a substitute in last month's comeback win over Newcastle United.Carragher also offered his insights into the title race, providing a fresh perspective on Arsenal's chances as they vie with Liverpool for the title."The only thing that can stop you is that thing that's probably stopped other teams in the past, where you get to March, April, and there's so much hanging over your shoulder," he commented on the latest episode of The Overlap."I think what you said, we've all said it, they've got a squad, and when you look across, they're better than Liverpool right now.
I think Liverpool could find themselves five, six points behind, even in February."However, this final point isn't set in stone, with Liverpool grappling with inconsistency and falling short in some matches. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @LivEchoLFC - the official Liverpool ECHO LFC Twitter account - for all the latest LFC news as it happens in real time.We're also on Facebook/LiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool FC by clicking here.