Arsenal told they will ‘finish 10 points above Liverpool next season’ with one signing
Liverpool stormed to this season’s Premier League title (Picture: Getty) Paul Merson believes Arsenal will ‘win the Premier League by 10 points’ next season if they pull off one major summer deal. Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions on Sunday as they thrashed Tottenham 5-1 to clinch a 20th English league title. Arne Slot’s side only needed a point to take an unassailable lead in the title race but produced a show for their fans at Anfield to win the league in style. With Liverpool running away with the league title, Arsenal will have to settle for a third successive second-place finish. The Gunners are currently in the runners-up spot on 67 points, five ahead of third-placed Newcastle United with four games to play. Get personalised updates on Arsenal everyday Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we’ll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Despite being blown away in this year’s title race, Arsenal will make up the deficit and cruise to the title next season if they sign Alexander Isak, according to Merson. ‘Alexander Isak is expected to attract interest from a few clubs this summer,’ Merson told Sportskeeda. ‘But I feel like he could play the waiting game before he decides on his future. Arsenal hero Paul Merson (Picture: Getty) ‘Newcastle could be playing Champions League football next season and have already tasted silverware. ‘Let’s not forget that they are a big club and if they qualify for the Champions League, they are an attractive project to be a part of for any player. ‘I think Isak surely wants to be involved in the Champions League next season and that could play a key role here. ‘Arsenal seem like the best possible move for him if he leaves Newcastle though. If the Gunners get him, they will win the league by 10 points!’ Newcastle value Alexander Isak at more than £100m (Picture: Getty) Arsenal have been heavily linked with Isak over the past 12 months but Newcastle’s valuation of more than £100m may put them off a summer move. The Gunners, who made a bid for Ollie Watkins in January, have expressed interest in a number of cheaper alternatives, such as Liam Delap and Benjamin Sesko. But Isak is believed to be Mikel Arteta’s No. 1 target following another impressive season for the Sweden international at St James’ Park. Isak has scored 26 goals in all competitions this season, helping Newcastle win the Carabao Cup and move closer to Champions League qualification. Liverpool wrap up title in style By securing the Premier League trophy, Liverpool matched rivals’ Manchester United’s all-time record of 20 English league title. ‘It is difficult to put into words,’ Anfield boss Slot said. ‘The scenes here and before the game tells you more than I can describe. ‘[The fans being here] is what makes it special. Three or four years ago they won the league. It was an amazing accomplishment, but the fans weren’t there. Arne Slot celebrates Liverpool’s title win (Picture: Getty) ‘So you can feel how important it was for them to be here. And the boys did an outstanding job today, including our fans.’ Speaking to Liverpool’s official website, Slot added: ‘It feels great. I don’t think I want to say a lot. The only thing now is to send my appreciation to Jurgen Klopp. ‘The way we arrived on the bus, everyone was thinking there is no way we were going to lose this game. Conceding first made it difficult, but they always find a way to win. ‘Incredibly proud, but not only of the players. Everyone knows what effort they’ve put in over the last few years. Everyone standing here, you [the fans] should give them a wonderful applause as well. ‘Let’s forget that it’s the second [title] in 35 years, it’s the second in five years.’ Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah, meanwhile, said: ‘It is incredible to win this with our fans. ‘This is 100% better than last time [in 2020], especially with the fans. We have a different group now so to show we can do it again is something special. ‘Watching the Arsenal-Crystal Palace game I didn’t want to win it then. I wanted an experience we haven’t had before.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Paul Merson believes Arsenal will ‘win the Premier League by 10 points’ next season if they pull off one major summer deal.
Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions on Sunday as they thrashed Tottenham 5-1 to clinch a 20th English league title.
Arne Slot’s side only needed a point to take an unassailable lead in the title race but produced a show for their fans at Anfield to win the league in style.
With Liverpool running away with the league title, Arsenal will have to settle for a third successive second-place finish.
The Gunners are currently in the runners-up spot on 67 points, five ahead of third-placed Newcastle United with four games to play.
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Despite being blown away in this year’s title race, Arsenal will make up the deficit and cruise to the title next season if they sign Alexander Isak, according to Merson.
‘Alexander Isak is expected to attract interest from a few clubs this summer,’ Merson told Sportskeeda. ‘But I feel like he could play the waiting game before he decides on his future.
‘Newcastle could be playing Champions League football next season and have already tasted silverware.
‘Let’s not forget that they are a big club and if they qualify for the Champions League, they are an attractive project to be a part of for any player.
‘I think Isak surely wants to be involved in the Champions League next season and that could play a key role here.
‘Arsenal seem like the best possible move for him if he leaves Newcastle though. If the Gunners get him, they will win the league by 10 points!’
Arsenal have been heavily linked with Isak over the past 12 months but Newcastle’s valuation of more than £100m may put them off a summer move.
The Gunners, who made a bid for Ollie Watkins in January, have expressed interest in a number of cheaper alternatives, such as Liam Delap and Benjamin Sesko.
But Isak is believed to be Mikel Arteta’s No. 1 target following another impressive season for the Sweden international at St James’ Park.
Isak has scored 26 goals in all competitions this season, helping Newcastle win the Carabao Cup and move closer to Champions League qualification.
Liverpool wrap up title in style
By securing the Premier League trophy, Liverpool matched rivals’ Manchester United’s all-time record of 20 English league title.
‘It is difficult to put into words,’ Anfield boss Slot said. ‘The scenes here and before the game tells you more than I can describe.
‘[The fans being here] is what makes it special. Three or four years ago they won the league. It was an amazing accomplishment, but the fans weren’t there.
‘So you can feel how important it was for them to be here. And the boys did an outstanding job today, including our fans.’
Speaking to Liverpool’s official website, Slot added: ‘It feels great. I don’t think I want to say a lot. The only thing now is to send my appreciation to Jurgen Klopp.
‘The way we arrived on the bus, everyone was thinking there is no way we were going to lose this game. Conceding first made it difficult, but they always find a way to win.
‘Incredibly proud, but not only of the players. Everyone knows what effort they’ve put in over the last few years. Everyone standing here, you [the fans] should give them a wonderful applause as well.
‘Let’s forget that it’s the second [title] in 35 years, it’s the second in five years.’
Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah, meanwhile, said: ‘It is incredible to win this with our fans.
‘This is 100% better than last time [in 2020], especially with the fans. We have a different group now so to show we can do it again is something special.
‘Watching the Arsenal-Crystal Palace game I didn’t want to win it then. I wanted an experience we haven’t had before.’
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