EPL: Gary Lineker makes title prediction as Arsenal chase Liverpool

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EPL: Gary Lineker makes title prediction as Arsenal chase Liverpool

Former England striker, Gary Lineker, has said it is “hard to envisage” anyone but Liverpool winning the Premier League title.

Over the weekend, the Reds extended their lead at the top of the table to six points.

Liverpool also has a game in hand over Arsenal against Merseyside rivals Everton.

Darwin Nunez scored two late goals as Arne Slot’s men won 2-0 at Brentford on Saturday.

Hours later, Arsenal threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Aston Villa at the Emirates.

Assessing the title race on The Rest is Football podcast, Alan Shearer said: “Is that it then, lads? Do you think it’s Liverpool’s now? Was this the weekend?’

Lineker replied: “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?”

“It’s early to say the title race is done – of course it’s not – but it’s Liverpool’s to lose.”