Seven games into the new season, Arsenal sit top of the Premier League, one point clear of defending champions Liverpool. Many who had questioned their title credentials, including Chris Sutton, are now conceding this could well be Arsenal’s title to lose. For most, the boys in red and white have become the favourites in the title race, with rival teams now scrambling to find ways to deny them league glory.
Carragher: How Liverpool or City can still catch Arsenal
Jamie Carragher has shared his view on how Liverpool or Manchester City might still pip Arsenal to the title. Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, the former Premier League defender said:
“The only thing that can stop [the Gunners] is the same thing that has stopped other teams in the past. You get to March or April, and you want it so much. The supporters want it so much.
“At the moment, Liverpool aren’t themselves. Arsenal have the best squad. They’re looking better than Liverpool right now.”
Carragher then added:
“If Liverpool can find themselves five or six points behind in February… I think Liverpool will get better. I don’t think the points they have on the board reflect their performances.
“There will still be moments before Christmas where they drop points unexpectedly. But Arsenal will drop points too, that’s football. If Liverpool and Man City can channel what Ferguson’s United used to do, they could still win the title.”
Arsenal mean business
While Liverpool and City fans may take comfort in Carragher’s words, one thing is clear – Arsenal, even by a single point, are now setting the pace. Playing like a side possessed by title-winning spirit, it is hard to imagine rivals overtaking them any time soon.
In fact, one could bet on Arsenal, who are so determined and focused, stretching the gap between themselves and the chasing pack. Having missed out on the title three seasons running, always the bridesmaid, Arteta and his team will be desperate to make this campaign their wedding. With the depth and quality now at the Spaniard’s disposal, there can be no excuses. Arsenal must finally lay their hands on that elusive Premier League crown.
Your thoughts?
Daniel O
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With a massive squd acquired from a piss pot load of money in the summer and the dramatic improvements in the gaffer’s man management skills,
After international break a more favorable set of fixtures await us, the chasing pack could be just playing for minor places.
Astounding arrogance
I really believe ARSENAL can win the title this time around, but to do so they have to change all the draws from last term into wins…. and more.
Carragher is trying to put even more pressure on Arsenal in Liverpool´s favor. And i guess everyone at Arsenal see through that old trick.
Am I the only foolish oldy who still thinks the panel would dock points from Man City? If it happened with Forest and Everton for a simple arithmetic error, why not with City for manipulating the market for significantly longer years? For this reason I’ve removed City from the equation.
We were supposed to find out in March or May…no idea why it’s taking so long
You qoukd think City would have wanted the punishment last season when they were not so good so that it doesn’t affect then this year
Bit of a joke that they haven’t already been deducted points like Everton and Forest
And re us being title favourites…no idea why that’s the case as we are only 1 point ahead .
Let’s see after the next 4 or 5 matches where we are and then again at Xmas though it’s from Feb last few seasons our previously thin squad couldn’t quite make it.
We already had lots of injuries and new players being integrated so hopefully we can push on
With the current depth in squad, I still believe like I’ve always done in the past 3 years, that we can win the Premier league title this season. But nevertheless, we still need a befitting left winger. Please Arteta 🙏🏽 give that young us on January and we’ll have nothing else to complain about
Ambachew and Neil,
All I can see happening if City are docked points or maybe worse relegation (highly unlikely), is them getting their lawyers out to appeal what ever punishment that may come their way. And it will drag on and on for month’s until they do some kind of deal that appears to punish them.
And the biggest laugh of all will be if they just get fined. Their mega rich owners will think it a price well worth paying for their years of success on the field of play.
With the squad Arteta has would be good enough to win premier league provided they don’t bottle it not sure if they can win champions league but take premier league all day long that gives the players a taste of glory then can build and go on from there!
Arsenal can win the Premier League if they manage injuries effectively. Liverpool need reinforcements in the defence to be serious title contenders. Manchester City still rely heavily on Haaland; if he’s sidelined, they may not be as competitive.
Gunner for life!
Liverpool is very unlikely to click into gears this season. They are looking just like last season’s Manchester City. The Liverpool swagger is diminishing and evaporating as the season wears on them. Mo Salah has been key to their title triumphant last season. This campaign, he is not going to be anywhere near his last season’s GAs for Liverpool. Looking from hindsight, the significance of Trent and Diaz could have been undermined by Arne Slot. From the outlook, it appears that the players representing the club do have bonding and loyalty to the club. Luiz Diaz is definitely one of those who was uncomfortable at the club. Trent and Konate could also be in that category as well. We have witnessed how critical a missing link to a jigsaw from Manchester City’s perspective of things. Rodri is that key figure who makes Manchester City click. They look vulnerable whenever he is absent from the team. In Liverpool’s scenario, they are missing Trent on the right back and Luiz Diaz on the left wing. Isak and Ekitike might be more than decent centre forward replacements for both Nunez and Joita. However, their main issue lies in their wing positions and not their finishing.
I think we have the squad only if Arteta can release the hand break and rotate more so that we don’t get do many injuries like we did the previous seasons. And I am happy we are wiser this season we are not picking up unnecessary red card. Our defensive solidity is heart warming and encouraging. No team can win the league with a porous defence
With what are up to now I think this season should be good season for them because they have pushing for this for a while now, one way or the other stop them and knock them out of the penning hand on the title and now they have matured players and team I wished arsenal best of luck premier league and champion league in there gallery this season.
And remember, Jesus, Haverts, Madueke are still injured. Once they are back, things are going to look super tough for the opponents
I think the Gunners can win both leagues I mean the men and women teams can