Jamie Carragher, the previous Liverpool and England defender turned pundit, has prompt that whereas Liverpool might seem to have the strongest beginning XI within the Premier League, Arsenal might possess an unseen benefit this season, one that may show decisive if the title race goes all the way down to the wire.
Each the groups fought for the Premier League title final season and it was Liverpool who got here out on final season.
The Gunners completed second for the third season in a row and this time Mikel Arteta and his crew might be trying to make that additional mile to finish their Premier League title drought.
Beneath Arne Slot, Liverpool have burst out of the blocks within the 2025–26 Premier League season. After 5 video games, they’ve recorded 5 wins.
Arsenal have a greater squad than Liverpool?
Arsenal, final season’s runners-up, have strengthened their squad with high-profile signings, and Carragher believes their recruitment has given them a possible benefit.
Whereas Liverpool might subject the extra spectacular beginning XI, Arsenal’s general squad depth, amounting to energy throughout a number of positions, is what might make the distinction because the season progresses.
Carragher mentioned on Sky Sports activities:
“You suppose with Wirtz coming in Isak nonetheless hasn’t type of totally established himself that can come. He’s proper about Ekitike’s functionality. He’s made an excellent begin. However Roy’s simply talked about there about Arsenal’s squad.
“I truly suppose Liverpool have possibly obtained the very best crew, I might say, in the event you’re selecting a greatest 11. However when it comes to squad-wise I feel Arsenal’s squad is implausible and I do suppose they’ve an important alternative this season of successful the title.”
Jamie Carragher might have a degree
Carragher may need a good level about Arsenal’s probabilities of successful the league this season.
They do have a robust squad, notably on the subject of the extensive positions.
The Merseyside membership might have good choices on the subject of starters, gamers like Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo however their bench energy is weak.
However, the Gunners have gamers like Ebereche Eze, Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke.
One factor that the Reds have although and that might matter essentially the most is expertise.
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