Paul Scholes has claimed that Liverpool stand a better chance of clinching the Premier League title than Arsenal, despite the Gunners' proving Man City's nearest challengers over the past two seasons.
The ex-Manchester United star has been vocal in his admiration for Arne Slot's squad, and believes they could give City a run for their money this season.
Currently leading the pack with five wins from six matches, Slot's team are still seen as the third horse in the race, trailing behind Arsenal and reigning champions City.
However, with Rodri sidelined for the season, many are backing Arsenal to dethrone Pep Guardiola's side and secure their first league triumph since 2004. But Scholes, speaking on the Overlap's Fan Debate, countered Liverpool supporter Chloe Buxom's view that Arsenal's opportunity to win the title has never been better.
He argued: "You don't think you've got a chance? I think you're better than Arsenal. You've got a better squad, and possibly team. They excite me more. It's not nice saying that, but honestly Liverpool do excite me more when I watch them, when I see their players.
"Everything they've got, it feels better than Arsenal. I think Pep could be more worried about Liverpool than he is Arsenal."
Scholes' opinion even seemed to sway fellow pundit and Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher. He declared: "I think last season surprised us all, and Liverpool were actually top of the league with about seven or eight games to go.
"The fact we haven't bought anyone, everyone thinks we need to buy someone to improve because City are a level above, maybe Arsenal are better than us.
"The one thing I would say though is we had so many injuries last season, it was unbelievable how we kept it going. The Carabao Cup final, Joe Gomez at left back...
"A lot of that was probably down to how Jurgen Klopp played and how he trained, it was really high intensity. The new guy, he brings a different way of doing things, if Liverpool don't have the injuries they did last season and they mirror what they did, they will be in with a shout."
Facing Scholes, he then added: "You've talked me into it now! What they did last season (with the injuries) was unbelievable, if they can be fitter they might be there or thereabouts."
