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 anticipate 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 gave the impression 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 dwelling defeat to West Ham United. They now sit third within the league, degree 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 in the course of the second half of the season. He informed Sky Sports activities:

“I did somewhat little bit of homework and since COVID they (Metropolis) drop round 9 factors on common within the run-in. That provides Liverpool about 4 video games on common. Are Liverpool gonna lose 4 video games? Are Metropolis gonna drop their common 9 factors? In that case then Liverpool are going to win the title.”

Nonetheless, James was adamant that Arsenal aren’t in with a shout:

“I believe its a two-horse race. I do know there’s a variety of Arsenal supporters who suppose they’re concerned on this however personally I do not suppose that is the case.”

Jurgen Klopp’s Reds have been in stellar kind this season, profitable 14 of 21 league video games. Their solely defeat got here in a controversial 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur by 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 received the title within the 2019-20 marketing campaign and it is that have Wright feels could also be vital. He mentioned on his Wrighty’s Home podcast (through TEAMTalk):

“Liverpool have trod these boards earlier than. They know what to do. And no Trent (Alexander-Arnold), no (Mohamed) Salah. And I assumed that Bournemouth recreation was going to be a troublesome one.”

Nunez has been below 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:

“However can I simply say, Darwin Nunez, no matter anybody says, 10 objectives, 10 assists, he’s beginning to do stuff. Individuals can say no matter they need about what number of possibilities 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 may subsequent be in league motion on January 31 after they face Chelsea at Anfield.