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Paul Merson believes Liverpool's upcoming games against Aston Villa and Manchester City this week will "define" the Premier League title race.

And former Arsenal striker Merson believes Liverpool could virtually wrap up the title if they pick up at least four points from those games.

"For me, the Premier League title race will be defined in the next two games for Liverpool.

They will define whether Liverpool win the league comfortably or whether it goes right down to the wire.

"Trips to Villa Park and the Etihad are never easy and if they come away with a point or a couple of points, I think it would be game on(

Liverpool currently sit seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.

However, when asked how important he believes this week is to Liverpool's title bid, Slot replied: "I see it as 13 games to be played and the next game to be the most important one, starting with Villa away – which is, like Wolves at home, again a difficult game for us but for everyone.

"They have a great home record, maybe even more if they play in the evening, so we know that it is going to be a challenge.
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