Former Arsenal and Man City defender Gael Clichy gives new verdict on title race after Liverpool drop points

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Liverpool failed to claim all three points at St. James’ Park with the Reds drawing 3-3 with Newcastle United.

In one of the most entertaining games of the Premier League season so far, the Reds conceded a 90th-minute equaliser as the Magpies stole a dramatic point from Arne Slot’s side after a mistake at the back from Caoimhin Kelleher.

With Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice happy to see Liverpool drop points as the Gunners beat Manchester United, the title race might have just opened up a little bit for teams looking to compete with Liverpool, who so far this season have been out of sight with their rivals.

And former Arsenal and City star Gael Clichy now has a new verdict on the title race after last night’s results.

Clichy predicts other teams to catch up with Liverpool

Speaking on Amazon Prime, the former France international predicted other teams to soon catch up with Liverpool, with Clichy saying that the Premier League title race is far from over despite the Reds having a nine-point lead before last night’s games.

With Everton coming up next for Liverpool, another bad result coupled with more wins from Arsenal and City could suddenly transform Slot’s chances of winning the title from near-certain to potentially unlikely, with last night’s draw at Newcastle a real eye opener for the Anfield side.

Clichy said when talking about the Premier League title race: “As long as mathematically it is not over you cannot count Man City out of the title race. The Premier League is one of the most competitive leagues in the world.

“Three days ago there was a gap of 11 points and then the best team as of today, Liverpool, dropped points. There are going to be twists and turns. For sure if they get their players back from injury Man City are going to be there, 100%.”

Liverpool need to get back to winning ways immediately vs Everton

Liverpool are aware that draws could be as bad as losses this season with Arsenal and City potentially readying themselves to go on huge winning runs this festive period, something that will put immense pressure on the Reds to perform.

And with Everton next up for Liverpool, Slot knows he needs to get his team winning again in what will be an emotionally charged match at Goodison Park, where the Toffees will want to claim all three points in the potentially final Merseyside derby at their historic stadium.

Indeed, Liverpool’s Premier League title credentials will be tested this month, and Slot has to get his team winning again if they’re to maintain their healthy lead against the likes of Arsenal and City for the championship.