October 1st 2024.
Paul Scholes caused quite a stir when he recently made a bold statement that left Jamie Carragher taken aback. The former Manchester United midfielder declared that Liverpool is currently a stronger team than their title rivals Arsenal, and will pose a bigger threat to reigning Premier League champions Manchester City.
For the past two years, Arsenal has been the closest contender for the title, finishing just two points behind Pep Guardiola's side last season. And with a strong start to the current campaign, it seems like they will once again be vying for the top spot. So far, they have accumulated 14 points from their first six games, putting them in third place and level with Manchester City, with only one point separating them from early leaders Liverpool.
The Gunners have only dropped points in two draws against Brighton and Manchester City, and under the guidance of manager Mikel Arteta, they are hoping to finally lift the Premier League trophy for the first time since 2004. However, in order for this to happen, they will need to finish above both Manchester City and Liverpool, who have also been strong contenders in recent years.
Liverpool gave a tough fight for the title throughout the 2023-24 season before eventually falling behind towards the end of Jurgen Klopp's tenure. Many expected the team to struggle under new manager Arne Slot, but they have made a fantastic start under his leadership, winning five out of their first six games. As a result, they are currently at the top of the Premier League table.
Scholes has been closely following Liverpool's progress and is greatly impressed by them. In fact, he believes that they are currently a better team than Arsenal and will be Manchester City's biggest competition for the title this season. He even told a Liverpool fan on The Overlap with Sky Bet, "Do you not think you’ve got a chance? I think you’re better than Arsenal, I think you’re better than Arsenal. They excite me more."
Responding to this statement, Liverpool legend Carragher said, "You think Liverpool are better than Arsenal? That’s interesting. I don’t actually." He then went on to praise Liverpool's performance last season, where they were at the top of the league with only a few games to go. He also pointed out that the team had to deal with numerous injuries, and if they had a fully fit squad, they would have been serious contenders for the title.
While Manchester City was held to a draw by Newcastle United in their latest game, Liverpool and Arsenal secured wins against Wolves and Leicester, respectively. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see if Liverpool can maintain their form and challenge for the title once again. And with Arsenal also performing well, it is shaping up to be an exciting and competitive season in the Premier League.
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