Jamie Carragher names the ‘one thing’ that could stop Liverpool winning the title
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Jamie Carragher fears there is ‘one thing’ that could stop Liverpool from winning the Premier League title. The Reds have opened up a healthy seven-point lead at the top of the table as they look to clinch their 20th league title and first since 2020.
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Liverpool saw title-chasing Arsenal drop points at Brighton on Saturday but failed to fully capitalise on the result as they too were held to a draw by struggling Manchester United. Arne Slot’s side looked set to pull even further clear in the title race after recovering from Lisandro Martinez’s superb opener to lead 2-1 through Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah.
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But United, who had lost games in a row before travelling to Anfield, secured a well-earned point through Amad Diallo’s 80th-minute equaliser. The Red Devils could even have nicked a dramatic winner but Harry Maguire blazed an effort over the bar in the dying seconds.
Carragher believes the thrilling 2-2 draw was a reminder that while Liverpool have pulled clear at the top of the table, they do not boast the best defence in the league. The former England defender believes Liverpool’s fragility in the full-back areas could even prevent the club from winning the league.
Carragher says Andy Robertson is ‘hanging on for dear life’ and criticised Trent Alexander-Arnold’s performance against Manchester United, suggesting he was affected by speculation linking him with Real Madrid. The La Liga giants are considering making a second offer for Alexander-Arnold after Liverpool rejected an opening bid over the weekend.
