Paul Merson makes Arsenal Premier League title claim ahead of Man City vs Liverpool

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And should they do so, Merson believes Liverpool will have entered must-win territory to keep alive their hopes of defending the league title they won in Arne Slot’s first year at the helm. Arne Slot’s side face a huge game against Manchester City (Picture: Getty) ‘If Liverpool finish the weekend 10 points behind Arsenal, I don’t care who you are and what you’ve got, you are not catching them in the title race! ‘If Liverpool lose this game, they are out of the title race.

Arsenal could move nine clear at the top with a win over Sunderland (Picture: Getty) Slot has gone somewhat back to basics, particularly in the heart of midfield, and Merson believes the Reds will rise to the occasion to claim a pivotal win away at City to keep their title hopes alive. ‘Manchester City are on a roll at the Etihad, where they have won five games on the trot,’ he said. ‘Liverpool, meanwhile, have had four losses in their last five matches away from home. If you look at form, there’s only one winner here and that’s City but I’m not going to look at it that way. ‘Virgil van Dijk will be up against Erling Haaland and I think he will win that battle against the City striker.

Exclusive analysis, FPL tips and transfer talk – sign up, it’s an open goal. ‘If Conor Bradley had Vinicius Jr in his back pocket, he won’t be worried about facing Jeremy Doku or Savinho either. ‘Liverpool will also have too much for City to handle when they go forward. Don’t get me wrong, City are bang in form but not just the team they were three or four years ago. ‘If you buy a player for £115 million or around that mark, you have to play him in your biggest match.