Arsenal legend Paul Merson has made a fresh Premier League title race prediction as Liverpool prepare to face Man City at the Etihad Stadium.

Are Liverpool showing cracks in its pursuit of the Premier League title? Arne Slot doesn’t think so. “Not a dip at all,” the Liverpool manager said after his team dropped two points in a match for the second straight midweek.

Paul Merson has predicted that Liverpool will win this season’s Premier League title if they defeat Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday. Arsenal currently sit in second place and can reduce Liverpool’s lead at the top of the table to five points if they beat West Ham on Saturday.

Liverpool’s draw at Aston Villa was not a disaster, but it heightens the tension around Sunday’s trip to rivals Manchester City as the title race enters a new stage

From Liverpool's visit to the Etihad to face a wounded Manchester City, to Everton aiming to continue their strong start under David Moyes, Gulf News previews the key storylines ahead of this weekend’s Premier League action.

Liverpool's Premier League title charge faces a critical test against Manchester City, while Arsenal aims to close the gap with a win over West Ham.

Arsenal news as Premier League title race hots up following Liverpool draw at Aston Villa with a big run-in to come