Paul Merson and Chris Sutton are both tipping Liverpool to make an emphatic statement in the Premier League title race when they face Manchester City on Sunday. The Reds’ lead could be cut to five points by the time they take to the Etihad Stadium pitch if Arsenal beat West Ham tomorrow,

Merino’s late heroics have inevitably led to calls for the Spaniard to be given the nod from the start for this weekend’s London derby – but Merson believes Arteta will resi