Paul Merson believes Liverpool can secure the Premier League title if they defeat Everton this week.
He predicts that a win in the Merseyside derby will extend their lead to nine points, a gap that could prove unassailable.
Meanwhile, Liverpool suffered a setback on Sunday when their FA Cup run ended at Plymouth Argyle. Arne Slot fielded a much-changed side as he juggled three games in one week. Nonetheless, his team will overcome the Championship strugglers.
Attention now shifts back to Premier League matters as Liverpool prepare to face Everton in a rescheduled fixture. Last season, the derby clash was cancelled, so this game now carries extra weight. Moreover, Liverpool benefit from having a game in hand.
Currently, Liverpool hold a six-point advantage over Arsenal. If they win at Everton, the lead will stretch to nine points with roughly 15 games remaining. Consequently, this cushion may prove too wide for Arsenal to bridge.
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Paul Merson told Metro Sport, “They’ve got two trophies left to win, one they could be out of by Wednesday night in my opinion. If Liverpool win at Everton, that’ll be nine points clear with 15-odd games left. They’d have to lose four of them, which I think would be impossible. To me, it comes down to Wednesday.” His words clearly underscore the high stakes for both clubs.
Liverpool now aim to win their second Premier League title, adding to the one they clinched in 2020. This achievement would also mark a huge coup for Arne Slot in his first season after succeeding Jurgen Klopp. Meanwhile, Arsenal now face an uphill battle as they try to avoid a third consecutive second-place finish.
In addition, the Reds remain in contention for multiple trophies. They recently secured their place in the Carabao Cup final and will face Newcastle at Wembley. Many pundits already believe that Liverpool might have one hand on the league trophy, given their dominant run.
Finally, Liverpool face a congested fixture list as their Champions League involvement adds to the pressure. Arne Slot noted that his team has played two games every week lately, with the upcoming Aston Villa clash also slotted during the week. Therefore, all eyes now turn to Wednesday as Liverpool look to cement their title challenge.
