In anticipation of the upcoming Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal, Jamie Carragher, a prominent figure in Liverpool’s history, emphasized the crucial nature of the game for the Gunners.
Arsenal currently leads the league table with 64 points, narrowly ahead of Liverpool based on goal difference alone.
However, Mikel Arteta’s squad maintains just a one-point lead over City in the standings.
During a segment on The Overlap, Carragher expressed his viewpoint, stating, “If City were to suffer a defeat on Sunday, they could still push for the league title. In contrast, a loss for Arsenal would significantly diminish their chances of clinching the title.”
He continued, remarking on the strategic aspect from Liverpool’s standpoint by saying, “Naturally, Liverpool would prefer to see City stumble, as City could recover and secure the title even after a loss, whereas Arsenal’s championship hopes would be significantly hindered by a defeat.”
Reflecting on the psychological impact, Carragher added, “In essence, it would essentially become a head-to-head battle for Liverpool. Although the points differentials may be slight, the mental blow of a loss could be substantial.”