talkSPORT experts Sam Matterface and Alex Crook disagreed on whether Liverpool or Arsenal are the strongest team in the Premier League at mid-season.
The Reds currently lead first place with two points, although the Gunners have a game in hand (against West Ham on Thursday night).
Crook argued that Mikel Arteta’s team “seems more in control” and less likely to drop “silly points” than Jurgen Klopp’s team, citing our 1-1 draw against Luton as an example – the north Londoners won 4-3 on Kenilworth Road. thanks to a goal from Declan Rice in the 97th minute.
When he added that Arsenal have the “ability” to come up with such late winners, Matterface responded with the statistic that Liverpool have scored more goals in over 75 minutes than any other Premier League team this season.
As Crook’s argument fell apart, he tried to defend Arsenal’s home draw against Fulham by saying it was “just at the start of the season” and that he is “not convinced” of the Reds defensively, or that Virgil van Dijk has returned to his best level. .
While Klopp’s team dropped points against Luton and Manchester United, who the Gunners beat, Arteta’s team lost against Newcastle and Aston Villa, both beaten by the Merseysiders, so those results balance out between the current top two.
Furthermore, both have conceded 16 goals in the league this season, Liverpool have done so in one more game and therefore have a slightly better concessions average than those in North London.
Materia 1, Thief 0!
You can watch the full debate below, via @talkSPORT on X (formerly Twitter):
𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅: “#AFC seems to have more control. “I can see Liverpool losing more silly points.” 📉😱
𝗦𝗮𝗺: “#LFC is 18 points away from losing positions!”
Crook and Matterface fiercely debate which team is the strongest in #PL right now. 👀 pic.twitter.com/QYgrp6dYnk
– talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) December 27, 2023
