Gary Lineker makes Premier League title prediction as Arsenal chase Liverpool

Gary Lineker makes Premier League title prediction as Arsenal chase Liverpool
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Gary Lineker makes Premier League title prediction as Arsenal chase Liverpool
Author: Louis Sealey
Published: Jan, 20 2025 07:21

Gary Lineker says it is ‘hard to envisage’ anyone but Liverpool winning the Premier League after they extended their lead at the top of the table over the weekend. Arne Slot’s side looked set to drop points for the third game in a row as they struggled to break down a resolute Brentford side on Saturday afternoon.

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Any slip-up would have given a huge boost to Liverpool’s title rivals Arsenal, who were preparing to host Aston Villa later in the day. But the much-maligned Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score two injury-time goals and give Liverpool a late and crucial victory over a Brentford side who boast a superb record at home.

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The day got even better for Liverpool as Arsenal threw away a two-goal lead at home to draw 2-2 with Aston Villa and slip further behind the Premier League leaders. The Reds now boast a six-point lead at the top of the table and still have a game in hand over Arsenal, against Merseyside rivals Everton.

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Assessing the title race on The Rest is Football podcast, Premier League legend Alan Shearer said: ‘Is that it then, lads? Do you think it’s Liverpool’s now? Was this the weekend?’. Fellow ex-England striker Lineker responded: ‘I think it’s hard to envisage Liverpool letting this slip.

‘We know things can happen, things can change. But they’ve got a big, very strong squad, with replacements in every position. ‘They’ve got a belief, a momentum and a coach who really knows what he’s doing. It’s hard to see really because who is going to come from behind and win almost every game which you would probably have to do now?.

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