Following Chelsea’s defeat to Aston Villa and Liverpool and Arsenal’s victories, the gap from first to the teams below has been reduced to 4 points. Liverpool are neck and neck as they both have games in hand, but former Gunner ray Parlour believes Brenden Rodgers’ side have a better chance of clinching the title.
He told Sky Sports Football Club: “The firepower that Liverpool have got with (Luis) Suarez and (Daniel) Sturridge – these youngsters are playing a lot better as well – they’re playing really well.
“Steven Gerrard has been excellent and is such an important character to have in your team as well in that midfield area. Raheem Sterling has improved and Jordan Henderson is having a great season.
“if you look at the firepower you’ll always have Suarez and Sturridge in your team probably more than (Arsenal’s Olivier) Giroud.”
Parlour also added that he expects there to be more drama and unexpected results as Manchester City, who have moved to within 6 points of Chelsea, also look to clinch the Premier League crown.
“At this stage of the season the pressure does kick in. There’ll be teams you’re playing against that you expect to beat but they’ll be fighting relegation so there’s no easy games.
“It’s going be so competitive. It’s fascinating how it will end with Chelsea dropping points at Aston Villa and Manchester City getting a great result after losing their captain.
“There are big games next week now. Arsenal play Chelsea; Liverpool play Man City at home and Chelsea at home so there’s a few more twists left yet. It could go down to the wire.”
By Phil Wellbrook
