Liverpool, with manager Arne Slot at the top of the Premier League table. The gap between them and second-placed Arsenal has not widened as much as expected, as they seem to have been dropping winnable games recently, but at the moment the gap is ‘7’ points.
Former England international Alan Shearer, who had impressive spells at Blackburn and Newcastle, said it would be difficult to upset the status quo at an injury-riddled Arsenal and that Liverpool would go on to win the title.
“Arsenal have to deal with the situation they find themselves in. They chose not to invest in a forward in the summer when so many people were saying that’s what they needed.”
“They’ve got so many injuries in that position now that I think they’ve only got three fit forwards in Sterling, Nwaneri and Trossard so they’re going to be tested and, whether that affects their push for the title, we’ll have to wait and see because that push will have to come soon and they’ll have to go on a bit of a relentless run if they’re going to try and upset Liverpool.”
“I know Liverpool’s result against Everton was two points dropped, but Arsenal will still have to go on a phenomenal run to say to Liverpool that they’re serious contenders for the title that Liverpool are in control of.”
“Can they do that? At the moment, with the forwards they have available, I don’t see that being the case. I think Liverpool will win the Premier League. I think they have enough strength in depth.”
“I know Slot fielded a new team against Plymouth (in the FA Cup) and it backfired but I think their depth, other than at centre-half, is pretty strong. I don’t see Liverpool losing the title.”
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Although there were a number of clean sheets in the early part of the season, Liverpool have been unlucky in recent games to ensure one-chance decisions, and Liverpool are not exactly in a good flow.
Nottingham Forest’s good form is also eerie and not to be underestimated. Manchester City, who are strong in the second half of the season, could also emerge if they get into the mix, while others such as Chelsea and Newcastle United won’t give up easily.
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