Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has weighed in on the Reds’ Premier League title chances following their move within a point of Manchester City.
The race for the Premier League title is heating up as clubs prepare for a challenging stretch of fixtures following the international break.
As they compete for the prestigious prize, the participants will face tremendous hurdles. Sky Sports commentator Jamie Carragher feels Liverpool will pose Manchester City with its toughest challenge of the season.
Spurs, who had a fantastic start to the season, have had a difficult week as a result of consecutive losses and substantial injuries. They were relegated to fourth position after conceding two stoppage-time goals in a loss to Wolves and a nine-man deficit against Chelsea.
Arsenal, on the other hand, overcame their North London rivals with a 3-1 victory over Burnley, despite the latter’s red card accumulation. Liverpool kept its championship hopes alive with a strong 3-0 victory against Brentford, closing the distance on league leaders Manchester City, who were beaten to a thrilling 4-4 draw against Chelsea.
Carragher believes Liverpool is capable of challenging Manchester City for the Premier League crown. In an interview with Sky Sports, he said, “Why shouldn’t Liverpool go there with the conviction that they can contend for the championship?”
“They are the only team that has truly challenged Manchester City in recent years.” Despite being a new club, Liverpool may be Manchester City’s most formidable opponent because they have players and a management with prior experience in the city.
Liverpool will be able to demonstrate its title credentials against Manchester City in its first matchback following the international break. The Premier League’s choice to schedule this match for a 12:30 p.m. start time has sparked considerable debate with Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. This encounter kicks off a crucial stretch coming up to the Christmas season, during which Aston Villa is also chasing the top teams.
Manchester City will face the additional challenge of administering the Club World Cup in addition to their domestic obligations. This might perhaps provide their competitors an advantage in the fight for the championship.
