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Merson: Liverpool must beat Arsenal to be in the title race

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.

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 8:00 AM
Merson: Liverpool must beat Arsenal to be in the title race
Key Things to Know
  • Paul Merson states Liverpool must beat Arsenal on Sunday to remain in the Premier League title race.
  • Arsenal leads Liverpool by six points as they head into Sunday's clash at Anfield.
  • Arsenal has not won a Premier League fixture away at Liverpool since 2012.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Paul Merson argues in his Sky Sports column that Liverpool must defeat Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday to remain credible contenders in the Premier League title race. Mikel Arteta's defending champions currently lead Andoni Iraola's Liverpool by six points heading into the match, while Liverpool enters the clash on a five-game winning run.

Merson notes that Arsenal has not won a league match at Anfield since 2012, when Arteta was still a player. He also highlights Arsenal's challenging upcoming fixture schedule, suggesting Bukayo Saka's injury could test replacements like Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke during a demanding sequence of matches.

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