Paul Merson rebuked for suggesting Sky Sports could influence Premier League title race
The former Arsenal legend recently commented on his former team’s perceived disadvantage in the Premier League title race compared to their rivals Manchester City and Liverpool. He expressed a preference for playing first and securing the points before watching his competitors, highlighting an advantage he believes City had during last season’s title race.
The Arsenal legend’s comments have reignited discussions about the scheduling of matches and its potential impact on the outcome of the title race. He also made a lighthearted remark about Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s dislike of early Saturday kick-offs, adding a humorous note to the conversation.
Currently, Arsenal are trailing behind Liverpool by two points but share the same number of points as Manchester City. However, with one game more played than City, they face a challenging situation.
They are scheduled to play after Liverpool’s early Saturday match, while City hosts Chelsea in the evening kick-off. The implication of schedule sequencing on team performance and the title race remains a topic of interest and debate within the football community.
