Former Liverpool and Manchester Metropolis goalkeeper David James has written off Arsenal’s probabilities of difficult for the Premier League title.
The Gunners got here near ending a 19-year look ahead to the title final season after they went toe to toe with Metropolis. Mikel Arteta’s males held an eight-point lead over the Cityzens in early 2023 however collapsed on the remaining hurdle, lacking out on the title by 5 factors.
Nonetheless, Arsenal seemed to be difficult as soon as once more after they made a promising begin to the continued marketing campaign. They sat prime of the league heading into December however a disastrous run of outcomes have sophisticated issues.
Arteta’s aspect three defeats in 5 league video games, together with a 2-0 residence defeat to West Ham United. They now sit third within the league, stage on factors with second-placed Metropolis who’ve a recreation in hand however 4 factors off leaders Liverpool.
James analyzed the title race by highlighting City‘s latest success throughout the second half of the season. He advised Sky Sports activities:
“I did a little bit of homework and since COVID they (City) drop around nine points on average in the run-in. That gives Liverpool about four games on average. Are Liverpool gonna lose four games? Are City gonna drop their average nine points? If so then Liverpool are going to win the title.”
Nonetheless, James was adamant that Arsenal aren’t in with a shout:
“I think its a two-horse race. I know there’s a lot of Arsenal supporters who think they’re involved in this but personally I don’t think that’s the case.”
Jurgen Klopp’s Reds have been in stellar kind this season, successful 14 of 21 league video games. Their solely defeat got here in a controversial 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur through which they completed the sport with 9 males.
Arsenal’s title credentials might be put to the check after they face the league-leading Merseysiders on the Emirates subsequent week. Arteta’s males host Klopp’s troops on February 4.
Arsenal icon Ian Wright fancies Liverpool for the Premier League title
Ian Wright has backed Liverpool to win the title this season and has accomplished so whereas praising a lot of their in-form gamers. None extra so than Darwin Nunez who bagged a brace in a 4-0 win in opposition to Bournemouth on Sunday (January 21).
Klopp’s Reds final gained the title within the 2019-20 marketing campaign and it is that have Wright feels could also be important. He stated on his Wrighty’s Home podcast (by way of TEAMTalk):
“Liverpool have trod these boards before. They know what to do. And no Trent (Alexander-Arnold), no (Mohamed) Salah. And I thought that Bournemouth game was going to be a tough one.”
Nunez has been underneath scrutiny ever since arriving at Anfield with many questioning his goalscoring efficiency. However, Wright defended the Uruguayan frontman following his exploits in opposition to Bournemouth:
“But can I just say, Darwin Nunez, whatever anyone says, 10 goals, 10 assists, he’s starting to do stuff. People can say whatever they want about how many chances he misses.”
The Merseysiders have continued to march on of their quest to win the title with Alexander-Arnold (injured) and Salah (on the African Cup of Nations). They are going to subsequent be in league motion on January 31 after they face Chelsea at Anfield.
