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Former Liverpool and Manchester City goalkeeper David James has written off Arsenal’s possibilities of difficult for the Premier League title.

The Gunners got here near ending a 19-year watch for the title final season once they went toe to toe with City. Mikel Arteta’s males held an eight-point lead over the Cityzens in early 2023 however collapsed on the closing hurdle, lacking out on the title by 5 factors.

However, Arsenal seemed to be difficult as soon as once more once they made a promising begin to the continuing marketing campaign. They sat prime of the league heading into December however a disastrous run of outcomes have difficult issues.

Arteta’s aspect three defeats in 5 league video games, together with a 2-0 house defeat to West Ham United. They now sit third within the league, stage on factors with second-placed City who’ve a recreation in hand however 4 factors off leaders Liverpool.

James analyzed the title race by highlighting City’s latest success through the second half of the season. He informed Sky Sports:

“I did a little bit of homework and since COVID they (City) drop around nine points on average in the run-in. That gives Liverpool about four games on average. Are Liverpool gonna lose four games? Are City gonna drop their average nine points? If so then Liverpool are going to win the title.”

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

“I think its a two-horse race. I know there’s a lot of Arsenal supporters who think they’re involved in this but personally I don’t think that’s the case.”

Jurgen Klopp’s Reds have been in stellar type this season, profitable 14 of 21 league video games. Their solely defeat got here in a controversial 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur during which they completed the sport with 9 males.

Arsenal’s title credentials will probably be put to the take a look at once 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

Darwin Nunez impressed against Bournemouth. — Darwin Nunez impressed in opposition to Bournemouth.

Ian Wright has backed Liverpool to win the title this season and has carried out 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’s that have Wright feels could also be vital. He mentioned on his Wrighty’s House podcast (through TEAMTalk):

“Liverpool have trod these boards before. They know what to do. And no Trent (Alexander-Arnold), no (Mohamed) Salah. And I thought that Bournemouth game was going to be a tough one.”

Nunez has been below scrutiny ever since arriving at Anfield with many questioning his goalscoring efficiency. But, Wright defended the Uruguayan frontman following his exploits in opposition to Bournemouth:

“But can I just say, Darwin Nunez, whatever anyone says, 10 goals, 10 assists, he’s starting to do stuff. People can say whatever they want about how many chances 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 will subsequent be in league motion on January 31 once they face Chelsea at Anfield.