December 24th 2024.
Former Premier League manager Tim Sherwood had previously made his prediction for the Premier League title race, but it seems he has now changed his mind. With Chelsea and Arsenal hot on the heels of leaders Liverpool, Sherwood believes the Reds are in a prime position to maintain their lead at the top of the table.
Liverpool currently have a four-point lead and could extend it even further with a win in their game in hand. Many experts had anticipated a turbulent season for the Reds after the departure of legendary manager Jurgen Klopp, but they have proven to be even more impressive under Arne Slot, with just one loss in the Premier League and an impressive 39 points from 16 games.
While Chelsea and Arsenal are currently Liverpool's closest rivals, it is the Blues who have defied expectations and emerged as genuine title contenders. They have scored more goals than any other Premier League team this season and are two points ahead of London rivals Arsenal, who are looking to make yet another title challenge after coming close to dethroning Manchester City in recent years.
Sherwood had previously named Arsenal as his favorite to win the Premier League, but after witnessing Liverpool's dominant performance against Tottenham over the weekend, he has changed his tune. Speaking on Premier League Productions, he stated, "Everything is looking perfect for Liverpool at the moment. I tipped Arsenal to win, but after watching them dismantle Tottenham, I have to change my mind. Am I not allowed to change my mind?"
Ex-Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville also believes that Liverpool are the clear favorites for the title at this moment in time. After their emphatic win over Spurs, he said on his Sky Sports podcast, "Liverpool are clearly the best team in the Premier League right now. They are the clear favorites for the title. Man City's drop-off has been spectacular, and I don't think anyone knows how it went so wrong."
Neville also praised Chelsea for their strong season so far, but believes that Arsenal could be the biggest threat to Liverpool if they can close the gap in the coming months. However, he also pointed out that injuries could be a major concern for the Reds, particularly if they were to lose key players like Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.
With some tough matches coming up, it is still too early to declare Liverpool as the champions, but they are in a great position and are currently the best team in the league. Their next match is against Leicester City on Boxing Day, while Chelsea will face west London rivals Fulham and Arsenal will take on Ipswich Town. It will be an exciting race to the finish, but at this moment, Liverpool are the team to beat.
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