Merson names duo who could decide title race between Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City

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Paul Merson has picked out two players who could decide the Premier League title race this season and be key to Champions League glory.

The drab 0-0 draw between Arsenal and Manchester City on Sunday handed Liverpool a two-point lead over the Gunners at the top of the table after their 2-1 win over Brighton earlier in the day.With just three points separating the top three it’s all to play for with nine games to go, and Merson has explained why he believes the Arsenal centre-back pairing of“You’d have to say William Saliba and Gabriel are the best center-back pairing in the league,” Merson told Sky Sports.

“What also helps them is the protection they get from midfield. Whether it is Declan Rice or Jorginho, or both, they are two midfielders that are very disciplined and good at what they do. They don’t just run around all over the pitch, they play the position very well just like Rodri does at City. Nigel Winterburn, who played in one of the best Arsenal defences of all-time featuring Tony Adams, Steve Bould and Lee Dixon believes Saliba now deserves to be compared to the Premier League’s best defenders.“He has that turn of pace, he is comfortable playing out under pressure and I’m pretty sure we haven’t seen the best of him. He is still so young, but he is already playing at a very high level.

 

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