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

Merson says Liverpool must beat Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday or risk falling too far behind in the title race.

Paul Merson has written in his Sky Sports column that Liverpool's title credentials depend on beating Arsenal at Anfield this Sunday. Liverpool sit six points behind joint-leaders Arsenal and Manchester City, and Merson argues that a defeat would leave them needing Arsenal to lose multiple games for the rest of the season while they themselves will inevitably drop points.

The fixture carries extra weight for both sides. Arsenal have not won at Anfield in the league since 2012, though Andoni Iraola won three of his last four meetings against Mikel Arteta as Bournemouth manager. Liverpool are on a five-game winning run but lost their previous heavyweight clash at home to Manchester City earlier this month.

Merson also highlights Arsenal's injury concerns, particularly Bukayo Saka's absence, and notes that November and early December will be decisive in determining the title race. The match kicks off at 4.30pm on Sky Sports' Super Sunday.