Mikel Arteta pictured during Arsenal’s Champions League match with Sporting CP. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Mikel Arteta has sent Liverpool a warning about the difficulties they could face in maintaining their lead in the Premier League title race.
The Reds are currently eight points clear at the summit heading into this weekend’s key clash against Manchester City after winning 10 and losing just one of their opening 12 games.
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However, Arne Slot will probably be the first to tell you that it’s not an unassailable advantage. In fact, there have been seven occasions in Premier League history alone when a deficit of 10 points or more has been overturned by the eventual title winner.
However, Liverpool look almost unstoppable right now and it will take something special to stop them, both domestically and on the continent.
Mikel Arteta issues title warning to Liverpool
Complacency or injuries can also play a key role and after seeing his side lead at various times over the last two seasons, including eight points in January 2023, without winning the title, Arteta has sent some words of warning to Arne Slot.
“We have been there and to maintain it for 10 months is extremely difficult,” Arteta said Sky Sports ahead of Arsenal’s clash with London rivals West Ham. “Suddenly, when you think you have it, one day it collapses.
“It can be a result, through injuries or other types of decisions. And it can happen at any time. We have to be ready for it.
“But it’s something we can’t control. What we can control is being at our best.”
Asked if arsenal Are they able to catch Liverpool this season to win their first title since 2003/04, Arteta replied: “I really believe in my team, yes.”
