Arsenal and Liverpool, the astonishing prediction of a football legend

The Premier League title race promises to be thrilling. Alan Shearer delivers his analysis after 10 days.

The Premier League could well have a new champion this season. In any case, that’s what Alan Shearer, the ex-Newcastle striker, thinks. Currently, Liverpool dominates the standings with 25 points, while Manchester City, diminished by a series of injuries, occupies the runner-up place with 23 points. Nottingham Forest, surprising third, completes the podium.

Despite this, the former England international does not rule out the chances of victory for Arsenal, fifth with 18 points, tied with Chelsea, fourth. Shearer doubts that Arne Slot’s men, current leaders, will be able to maintain their pace until the end of the season. However, he considers that Mikel Arteta’s team will now have to be “impeccable” after two defeats conceded since the start of this exercise.

Shearer maintains his prediction

“From what we have seen in the first 10 games, Liverpool are not going to make it”predicted the former Magpies star before adding: “ Arsenal therefore cannot afford to lose too many points. I initially gave Arsenal the title, and I’m not going to change my mind at the moment. However, if they get beaten again this weekend, that will change my answer next week. »

This Saturday, Liverpool, who remain on a crushing victory against Leverkusen (4-0) Tuesday in the Champions League, will host Aston Villa in the Premier League. Meanwhile, City will try to return to success against Brighton after their heavy defeat against Sporting (1-4). Arsenal, defeated by Inter Milan (0-1) at San Siro on Wednesday, will face Chelsea this Sunday, the same Blues who shone in the Europa Conference League on Thursday with a big 8-0 success against Noah.