Paul Merson says Arsenal beating Liverpool on Sunday would effectively seal them the Premier League title.
The Gunners have not lifted the trophy in almost two decades yet have looked imperious this season, with an eight-point lead over Manchester City approaching the run-in.
Next up is a trip to Anfield that Merson believes will be difficult for Arsenal, so much so that only a “major meltdown” would prevent them from winning the league if they can claim all three points this weekend.
“This game is a worry for Arsenal,” he wrote for Sportskeeda.
“Liverpool did not play [Mohamed] Salah, [Virgil] van Dijk, [Andy] Robertson, or [Trent] Alexander-Arnold against Chelsea. Jurgen Klopp could be saving these players for Arsenal. I'd be shocked if they don't play this game.
“It seems like the Arsenal game at home is more important to Jurgen Klopp, and that would worry me as an Arsenal fan.
“If Arsenal win this game, I think they win the Premier League. They still have a game against an excellent Newcastle side, but Arsenal won't have to beat them if they can get the better of Liverpool.
“If they win this game, they would have to have a major meltdown to lose the title race.
“It wasn't too long ago that Liverpool were smashing Manchester United at home. This is going to be a difficult game for Arsenal, and a victory here would seal the Premier League title for me.”
