EPL: Why Arsenal May Still Catch Up With Liverpool- Neville

Gary Neville believes Liverpool’s 2-1 win against Wolves is a glimmer of hope for Arsenal, with the Reds not being able to convincingly win the game having been 2-0 up.

Liverpool raced into a two-goal lead against Wolves on Super Sunday but Matheus Cunha pulled one goal back to set up a nervy finale at Anfield.

Arne Slot’s side held on for a victory that restored their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League table over Arsenal, but Neville believes the Gunners, who beat Leicester 2-0 on Saturday, will have taken plenty of positives from the manner of Liverpool’s win.

“I even think it was half a good day for Arsenal with Liverpool, who just got over the line against a Wolves team who I thought were fantastic, having Aston Villa away and Man City away coming up.

“Sometimes you get a game like that when you are going for a title at home when people think you are going to turn up and win easy. You are 2-0 up and you think you are going to go on and score three or four, but it turns out to be a difficult afternoon.

“We’ve all had these types of games and that is why it is a good result for Liverpool.

“But also, that is why Arsenal will look at it and think it was a tight game and a slender victory, which will give them some hope.”

Liverpool boss Arne Slot admits it’s the first time he’s seen his players look fatigued this season after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Wolves.

Neville went on to say the next week could be crucial in the title race with Liverpool facing tough away fixtures at Aston Villa on Wednesday and Man City on Super Sunday before a run of fixture for Arsenal that include games against Nottingham Forest, Man Utd and Chelsea.

He added: “This next week is big. The two games Liverpool have coming up against Aston Villa and Man City are massive.