Piers Morgan reveals surprise date Arsenal will win title as Liverpool labelled ‘overrated’
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Piers Morgan believes his beloved Arsenal will have the title wrapped up in March.The British broadcaster was speaking after a dramatic win over Newcastle for Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.4Gabriel went from zero to hero for ArsenalCredit: Arsenal FC via GettyMikel Arteta's game from 1-0 down to snatch a 2-1 victory against the Magpies in a controversial game.At 0-0, the visitors were denied a penalty when VAR overturned Jarred Gillett's decision to award a spot kick for a foul on Viktor Gyokeres by Nick Pope.Replays showed the goalkeeper got a slight touch on the ball before connecting with Gyokeres, and the decision was overturned.Newcastle's new striker, Nick Woltemade, then put the Toon in front with a header from a cross by Sandro Tonali on the left.Read more on ArsenalGabriel thought he was fouled by Woltemade, but the contact was minimal.The Brazilian defender then appeared to punch Woltemade after kick-off from the goal, but the striker didn't go down, and the centre-back avoided a red card.Arteta made changes with time running out, introducing Mikel Merino and Martin Odegaard, and they played massive roles.Merino equalised before Odegaard delivered the corner that Gabriel headed home in the sixth minute of stoppage time.But before that, there was one more big decision as Newcastle were denied a penalty when Anthony Elanga's cross deflected off Gabriel's shin into his outstretched arm.The deflection doesn't necessarily mean it isn't a penalty, with rules stating that the arm has to be in a natural position, which it was deemed to be, though the Toon were furious.Despite the controversial calls, it was an enormous win for Arsenal who have now played Newcastle, Liverpool and Manchester United away as well as Manchester City at home, and they sit two points behind the Reds.4That win at St James' Park could prove massive for ArsenalCredit: GettyAnd Morgan thinks Arsenal will cruise to the title.Speaking on Breakfast with Jeff Stelling and Gabby Agbonlahor, he said: "It is exciting."If you ask me can we win the league this season? He took the handbrake off."If Mikel Arteta is listening to this.
You have the players that can terrorise any defence in the world - let them loose, and we will win the league."Agbonlahor then asked asked Morgan to say Arsenal will win the league, and he said: "100 per cent. Arsenal will win the Premier League."Liverpool are overrated.
They've been very lucky, and look at the games we've had to play so far."Arsenal have had by far the tougher start to the league, and look where we are.4Morgan is adamant this will be Arsenal's year after three years of coming secondCredit: Getty"We are going to win the league. I wouldn't be surprised if we win it by mid-March."Bold claimsThere is no question that Arsenal are in a good position in the Premier League, given their games so far.But to say they'll have the league wrapped up by mid-March is bold.Liverpool have won five of their first six in the Premier League and are still bedding in several players after a busy summer.There have been concerns for the Reds, and they deservedly lost to Crystal Palace, but Liverpool have proved already this term that they can score goals out of nowhere and find a way to win games they look set to draw or lose.Plus, they have record signing Alexander Isak to get up to full match fitness.4Liverpool have serious firepowerCredit: GettyArsenal also possess some excellent attacking players, but they needed two set-piece goals to beat Newcastle, and though they've scored the same amount as Liverpool, five came in one game against Leeds.Read More on talkSPORTIt feels like it will be a title race that will go right down to the wire between these two sides.If the early signs are anything to go by, it should be an epic contest right until the end.Unseen footage shows Mikel Arteta holding back coach at final whistle in bust-up with Joelinton