Yes, they have a game in hand, but an eight-point gap with 33 other points available on either side – 11 matches apiece – is still significant.
Man City are so bad, even Pep's trousers are dishevelled
Read More“You look through the spine of the team, very strong and there is a lot of pace too,” he said. “Mohamed Salah is amazing.
Having previously held his tongue, Jamie Carragher said much the same: “Liverpool are going to win the title.
For Mikel Arteta’s side, this certainly captures the prevailing feeling. A 1-0 home defeat to West Ham shattered any illusion that life without Kai Havertz will be easy, triggering a six-point swing which opens a gap into a chasm.
“[We were] nowhere near the levels that we have to hit to have the opportunity to win a Premier league. I’m very much responsible for that, so I’m very, very angry.”
Of the current Premier League top seven, Arsenal still have to play five – Newcastle, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Liverpool, travelling to the City Ground, Anfield, Goodison Park and Old Trafford.
The Merino plan has been exposed. So what now for Arsenal?
Read MoreOf course, Arsenal’s visit to Anfield could be crucial, but there is a fair risk it comes too late, scheduled for 10 May. Only three league games will remain and Liverpool might have already won the title.
This is unlikely, but not unfathomable. For one, Liverpool’s recent performances have shown minor signs of friability, with only two wins from their last five.
But the stars actually aligning feels just a tad too farfetched, especially given Arsenal’s injury issues. Liverpool have been fortunate with their absences – only Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez are currently unavailable – especially given how little they have rotated key players.
Even if Arteta finds a workable solution up front, this is unlikely to be a quick or easy process. There just isn’t the time he or Arsenal need to stop what is now almost inevitable.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( ‘All over’ – or do Arsenal still have hope left in title race? )
Also on site :