Paul Merson claims that Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka does ‘nowhere near the same numbers’ as Mohamed Salah, insisting the Liverpool star does not get the credit he deserves

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Paul Merson’s Sky Sports column has revealed that he thinks Liverpool have every chance of winning the Premier League due to their impressive forwards. 

Merson hails the side’s range of attackers, with five goal-scoring forwards in Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz, and Diogo Jota. 

‘No other team has that and it is why Liverpool have every chance of going all the way in the race for the Premier League title.’ 

Liverpool currently sit first in the league, looking to pick up key points when they host Manchester United at home on Sunday. 

With the club having scored 36 goals this season so far, Salah has contributed an impressive 11 goals and seven assists, making him the league’s second highest scorer behind Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.

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Mo Salah has contributed an impressive 11 goals and seven assists to Liverpool’s goal tally

Diogo Jota is not to be underestimated, as he has also netted four times  

Klopp is spoilt for choice with attackers, having five goalscoring forwards to choose from

Merson argues that Bukayo Saka ‘does nowhere near the numbers’ of Liverpool’s number 11

Bukayo Saka has scored five goals and six assists this season so far for the Gunners

Darwin Nunez has taken on the number 9 role, having found his feet at Anfield 

The former Arsenal and Aston Villa midfielder suggests that no other team comes close to Liverpool when it comes to scoring goals, including Manchester City – who are more reliant on Haaland alone than a combination of attackers. 

Merson wrote: ‘I feel sorry for Salah. I really don’t think he gets the credit he deserves for what he’s done and is doing at Liverpool. 

Having netted 200 times for Liverpool as their first choice right-winger, Salah is one of five goalscoring attackers in Klopp’s squad. 

‘Everyone tells me that Bukayo Saka is one of the best wingers in the world but playing in exactly the same position as Salah, he gets nowhere near his figures. 

On title-holders Manchester City: ‘We talk about Jack Grealish and Phil Foden, who are unbelievable footballers, but they won’t score as many as Salah put together. 

With Liverpool in first in the league at present, the title race is gearing up to be a four-way sprint with rivals Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Arsenal.

Merson discussed the title race in the New Year: ‘City can go and win 13 games on the trot after Christmas, no problem. No other team can do that. That is why Man City are still the favourites. 

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‘There’s absolutely no margin for error for the challengers because of City’s ability to just go on a run. We saw that last year with Arsenal.’ He added. 

As Liverpool host Man United on Sunday in a bid to maintain their spot at the top of the table, Arsenal will host Roberto De Zerbi’s seagulls at the Emirates, while Aston Villa travel to the capital to face Brentford. 

Man City host Crystal Palace at home, though Erling Haaland remains doubtful for the squad with a foot injury, as does Jeremy Doku with a hamstring problem.

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