Paul Merson: Liverpool still Premier League favourites but Van Dijk injury could derail title bid

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Paul Merson: Liverpool still Premier League favourites but Van Dijk injury could derail title bid
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Paul Merson believes Liverpool are still the favorites to win the Premier League despite recent slip-ups. However, the former Arsenal winger warns that an injury to Virgil van Dijk could significantly impact their title hopes.

Ex- Arsenal and England winger Paul Merson Paul Merson insists Liverpool are ‘favourites’ to win the Premier League but says their title push could start to falter if Virgil van Dijk was to pick up an injury. Arne Slot’s side have moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League and have a game in hand over title rivals Arsenal .

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk ‘In addition to their upcoming trip to Bournemouth, they face both Everton and Manchester City away from home this month. ‘If Liverpool get seven points from these three fixtures, they will win the Premier League! ‘But then again, you look at these fixtures and think, “Bournemouth are bang in form, Everton are a different beast under Moyes and well, Manchester City can beat anyone on their day”.

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