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Paul Merson has given a blunt three-word assessment of Arsenal’s title chances after it failed to capitalize on an opportunity to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool.

With the Reds set to face Manchester City on Sunday, it was a key opportunity to close the gap at the top.

Speaking during Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday, former Arsenal midfielder and pundit Merson summed up the situation in just three words: "Liverpool league champions."

During his reaction to Lewis Skelly's challenge on Kudus, Merson said: "He gets the ball just inside the West Ham half and sees there is nothing on, so turns back around.

It's stopping a goal scoring opportunity."

Joking about an open-top bus parade for Liverpool, Merson added: "I'd book it now.

Paul Merson declared Liverpool league champions after Lewis Skelly's red card.

Liverpool now knows that a victory over Man City on Sunday would restore its 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League ahead of the midweek fixtures
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