Unbeaten in four and off to a perfect start, Liverpool may look like the real deal, but one pundit believes the Premier League champions aren’t quite there yet.
The Reds beat the Gunners 1-0 at Anfield before the international break, with even Arne Slot admitting the defeat was harsh and would be “Normally a draw”, if it hadn’t been for Szoboszai’s stunner.
Liverpool then really struggled away to newly-promoted Burnley on Sunday, winning with a penalty in injury time.. What luck.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Dean Saunders argued that the Reds are still not at their best.
Arne Slot’s Selection Headache
Saunders suggested that, compared to Arsenal, Liverpool are yet to strike the right balance in their team selection, a flaw that could come back to haunt them.
“I keep saying, Liverpool only lost two games last season, so it’s going to be difficult to get in front of them. I’ve got a feeling Arsenal might do it,” Saunders said.
“Only because Liverpool have got that many new players, surely they can’t just slot in perfectly without defeats.
“Sometimes, when you’re trying so hard to keep your head above water, you forget about the team.
“Frimpong, Kerkez, they’ve got to fit in. I think Arsenal are a more settled outfit, and now they’ve made some good signings, I think they could do it.”
Arsenal’s Quiet Statement
Though not off to a flying start, Arsenal’s campaign has been quietly impressive. The only points they’ve dropped came against Liverpool, a formidable opponent in a match that could have gone either way.
Their response against Nottingham Forest painted a perfect picture of how formidable this Arsenal side is.
Despite missing key players, Arteta fielded a reshuffled XI, introducing a brand-new attack, a fresh midfield pairing, and handing Cristhian Mosquera a start in place of William Saliba. Yet the performance levels didn’t dip.
Arsenal looked sharp, organised, and dangerous.
Shay Given has already tipped them as genuine title contenders, given their strong squad, and it’s hard to argue. This is a team with depth, resilience, and tactical flexibility.
While Arne Slot continues to wrestle with how best to integrate his summer signings, Liverpool appear to be riding their luck.
Arsenal, meanwhile, should be primed to capitalise on any slip from their title rivals.
Your thoughts appreciated in the comments.
Michelle M
__________________________________________________________________________________________
ADMIN COMMENT
So here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….
You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.
CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, please contact us through this link…
Arsenal is hungrier and more determined than ever having been the runner up three consecutive years.
They have now been back by the owners to the tilt, they went and makes the right signing,
In my opinion Arsenal does better doing the hunting as opposed being hunted down
Swear some said that last season
Yet we have signed 8 new players 😂
Liverpool find a way to win. Its not luck, its not pretty, its not foolproof but they are better at getting wins than we are. Last season they were very good at times but also very out of shape and balance but lost twice. We lost 21 points from WINNING positions and that is poor game management, not bad luck. Some managers squeeze the last drop out of what they can see, others don’t win any trophies. Liverpools squad has massive holes in it, we don’t but will that be enough?
LP lost 4 times last season (the same as us). Slot himself just admitted (respect to him) that the win at Burnley was a matter of luck. Luck is just one of many reasons/excuses a club wins or loses games.
Not before they won the league? After was just incidental.
They also won 5 more games than us.
That doesn’t matter beside their still more game to play.
WHAT?
And liverpool will still come to Emirate.
Up gunners we are going to win premier league this season.