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Arsenal Go Top as Pundits Split on Early Title Pick

Alan Shearer still backs Liverpool despite saying he is impressed by Arsenal.

Noah Okafor celebrates equalising against Tottenham (Photo: Getty)
Scroll down for my analysis of Arsenal, Bournemouth, Newcastle and more (Photos: Getty)
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Granit Xhaka in action against Manchester United (Photo: Getty)

Overview

  • Arsenal's 2-0 victory over West Ham on matchday seven moved Mikel Arteta's side to the Premier League summit heading into the international break.
  • Liverpool slipped after consecutive defeats to Crystal Palace and Chelsea, allowing Arsenal to take a one-point lead after seven matches.
  • ESPN pundit Steve Nicol says Arsenal look more experienced, stronger and better organised this season and argues they will not fear being chased.
  • Alan Shearer told The Rest Is Football he is sticking with his preseason pick of Liverpool for now, even as he called Arsenal "mightily" impressive.
  • Reports highlight the early stage of the campaign with 31 games remaining, noting Arsenal's seven-game unbeaten run since losing at Anfield as momentum rather than a conclusion.