Paul Merson has warned Arsenal that this Sunday's clash with Liverpool will be more difficult than last weekend's North London Derby against Tottenham. Spurs were unbeaten when they arrived at the Emirates Stadium, but Arsenal inflicted the first defeat of the season on their bitter rivals.
Based on the league table, the clash against Liverpool looks more favourable than the Tottenham fixture, with the Reds sitting in ninth with just two wins from seven games. They have dropped points this season to Fulham, Crystal Palace and Everton - those first two clubs were both beaten by Arsenal earlier in the season.
However, Merson believes Arsenal will be in for a tough afternoon, especially because Liverpool will be eager to right the wrongs from previous results. The Gunners have an awful recent record against Jurgen Klopp's side, but Arsenal go into the clash as favourites, and there will be a level of expectation on them despite the elite opposition they will be facing.
