Former Arsenal defender sends warning to Slota’s Liverpool in Premier League title

Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has issued a warning to Liverpool’s bid for the Premier League title despite being five points adrift at the top of the table after just 11 games played this season.

Sagna believes reigning champions Manchester City can put pressure on the leaders despite four straight defeats ahead of the November international break. However, he admits it will be difficult for the Gunners to compete with the two sides after a slow start.

Liverpool face Southampton on Sunday afternoon, a day after Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City host Tottenham at the Etihad in the league. The two teams will meet at Anfield next week on Sunday in a highly anticipated match.

Speaking to Mega Dice, Sanya believes that it is too early to predict who will win the championship.

“I think it’s too early to know who will be the champion.” – Sanya said. “Of course Liverpool have some advantages, but you know City are specialists in closing the gap, so they will certainly return to fitness and fitness.

“Towards the end of the season they will put pressure on Liverpool. City didn’t have the best start. It’s a big part of their life, but you know, after they’ve been champions so many times – four times. in a row is always difficult because every time you lose, people leave. The team leaves, the performances disappear, the work ethic fades.

“Everyone is starting to say that the team is no more and their dominance is coming to an end. The difference between Liverpool and City is only five points. Only two games. So City are still far from the title race.

“It’s more of a concern for Arsenal because they are in fourth position and they have a lot of weaknesses as they are nine points behind Liverpool. Arsenal are still in the race but they know they will have to be near perfect from here on out.

Arsenal cannot afford to lose a single point. They are frustrated that they are nine points behind Liverpool after 11 games. Even though City are currently in second place, I still think they are favourites. If Liverpool loses at least one game, City will lose at least one game. breathe down their neck.

“We are used to City winning but yet, even after not playing for months, they are still second and within striking distance of the top. Some of the football this season hasn’t been the best and I think that has shocked the team. few people.”

On Arsenal’s difficulties, Sagna added: “For Arsenal it’s all or nothing because the Christmas period is very important. The gap to Liverpool is nine points and they will be desperate to close it, making it difficult for them to reverse it. They need to close the gap now. If they fail to do that, or if they fall further behind, I think the title will be out of reach for them.

“They can’t afford to fall further behind. They need to keep in touch and hope that Liverpool and Manchester City drop points.

Arsenal are definitely feeling the pressure of fighting for the Premier League title. They know they can’t afford to make any more mistakes. They know they need to win all their upcoming games and hope their opponents can drop points.

“Can they close the nine-point gap? Of course they can, but counting on your opponents to drop points in November is not ideal for Arsenal.