Liverpool’s Title Hopes: Pundits Divided as Reds Prepare to Face Arsenal
Liverpool is just one point behind Premier League leaders Arsenal and is set to face them at Anfield on Saturday. However, despite their strong position, pundits seem to be skeptical about Liverpool’s chances of winning the league.
Positive Run of Games
Looking at Liverpool’s recent performances, excluding the draw against Man United, there is a positive aspect to their run. They have managed to beat teams without necessarily playing well, and there is still room for improvement.
Doubts About Liverpool’s Ability
On the other hand, some pundits believe that Liverpool may not be good enough to go all the way this season. After the goalless draw against Man United, Sky Sports’ TV pundits, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville, expressed their doubts about Liverpool’s title chances.
Sturridge’s Optimistic View
Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, however, has a more optimistic view. He believes that Liverpool has an opportunity and a great chance to win the league. However, he also acknowledges the challenge they will face in January when Mo Salah goes to AFCON.
Sturridge emphasizes the importance of improving their performance and getting the desired results. He states that statistics and playing well are not enough if they don’t secure wins.
Assessing the Competition
Sturridge, who previously supported Arsenal and played for Man City, assesses the chances of both teams. He believes that Arsenal has a great chance and that Man City could still come good, especially when the Champions League knockout phase begins.
Carragher’s Positive Outlook
Although Carragher doesn’t think Liverpool can win the league, he still has a positive view of the team. He believes that Liverpool’s progress is ahead of schedule and that their main goal this season was to secure a Champions League spot.
The nature of football means that if Liverpool can defeat West Ham in the League Cup and follow it up with a victory over Arsenal, opinions could quickly change in their favor.