Jamie Carragher has delivered a devastating blow to Arsenal's Premier League title aspirations, declaring the Gunners simply aren't equipped to win the championship after their crushing 3-1 defeat to Liverpool.
The Sky Sports pundit didn't hold back in his assessment following Sunday's dramatic clash at the Emirates, where Arsenal's defensive frailties were brutally exposed by Jurgen Klopp's title-chasing side.
Carragher's Championship Reality Check
"They're not going to win the league," Carragher stated emphatically during his post-match analysis. "I don't think they've got the squad for it. I think they've got a lot of good players, but to actually win the league and go the distance, I don't think they've got enough."
The former Liverpool defender pointed to Arsenal's lack of squad depth as their fundamental weakness, suggesting Mikel Arteta's men lack the necessary quality beyond their starting eleven to sustain a genuine title challenge.
Defensive Collapse Proves Costly
Arsenal's afternoon began promisingly enough with Bukayo Saka giving the home side an early lead, sending the Emirates into raptures. However, the Gunners' advantage lasted just eight minutes before Liverpool's Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson produced a moment of magic.
Alisson's stunning long-range pass found Diogo Jota, who equalised before half-time. The second half saw Arsenal completely unravel, with Andrew Robertson putting Liverpool ahead before a late double from substitute Roberto Firmino sealed the victory.
Title Race Implications
The defeat leaves Arsenal's title hopes hanging by a thread, with Manchester City now appearing increasingly likely to secure their third consecutive Premier League crown. Carragher's analysis suggests the gap between Arsenal and the established title contenders remains significant.
"I think there's a lot of improvement to come from this Arsenal team," Carragher acknowledged, offering some consolation to Gunners fans. "They've got a lot of young players, but to win a league, you need to have a squad."
With the Premier League title race reaching its climax, Carragher's brutal assessment serves as a stark reality check for Arsenal supporters who had dared to dream of a first championship since 2004.
