Jamie Carragher makes huge title race claim after Liverpool fall further behind Arsenal

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Liverpool suffered a bruising 3-0 loss to Manchester City on Sunday - their fifth Premier League defeat of the season - to leave the reigning champions eight points behind leaders ArsenalJamie Carragher has labelled Arsenal the 'best team' in the Premier League after Liverpool fell further behind this season's pacesetters. Arne Slot's side have lost five of their opening 11 Premier League games, giving them a mountain to climb if they want to retain the title.City are best-placed to challenge Arsenal, who Carragher admires but admits could face problems as the season wears on.

"But there's an awful long to go and there's no doubt because Arsenal haven't won the league for so long, those supporters, players, manager - everyone will become twitchy in the second half of the season if it becomes tight."Carragher added: "I think Arsenal will be nervous [in the title race] because it's Man City and they've done this to them twice before. Twice in last three years, Manchester City have come from behind and caught Arsenal.READ MORE: Mikel Arteta gives clear Arsenal response to Sunderland draw - 'not our standards'READ MORE: Arsenal legend points finger of blame at unlikely star for mistake in Sunderland draw"And also the manner of the victory today, that first-half performance from Man City… Liverpool are the champions - they absolutely took them to the cleaners.

I think on the back of Arsenal dropping points against a promoted team - who are doing absolutely fantastically well in the Premier League, Sunderland - they'd have been hoping for a draw [between City and Liverpool]."They've seen City not just win but the performance and [they're] probably getting a few flashbacks to what's happened the last couple of times when they felt they had a great chance at a title. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.