Merson: Liverpool must beat Arsenal to be in the title race
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7-second readIn his latest Sky Sports column, Paul Merson believes Liverpool have to beat Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday to be contenders for the Premier League title.
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In his latest Sky Sports column, Paul Merson believes Liverpool have to beat Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday to be contenders for the Premier League title.
Andoni Iraola's side host the champions live on Sky Sports' Super Sunday, kick-off 4.30pm, with Liverpool six points behind joint-leaders Arsenal and Man City. Iraola managed three victories over Arteta's Arsenal in his final four meetings as Bournemouth head coach, but the Reds boss lost his first heavyweight clash at Anfield against City earlier this month.
With Liverpool on a five-game winning run and Arsenal unbeaten in six, read below for the Magic Man's thoughts about the game of the weekend...
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