Premier League Power Struggle: Arsenal's Climb to the Top

Arsenal has a chance to lead the Premier League if Liverpool stumbles at Chelsea. Liverpool's recent defeats and injury woes mirror Chelsea's struggles, providing Arsenal an opportunity to capitalize. Arsenal’s superior goal difference could help them overtake Liverpool if they win, despite Liverpool's strong league record.

Arsenal is on the brink of topping the Premier League table, a position they could secure come Saturday if Liverpool falters against an injury-stricken Chelsea. Both Liverpool and Chelsea face challenges, with Liverpool losing key players and matches, and Chelsea navigating their own injury crisis.

Liverpool's recent losses to Crystal Palace in the league and Galatasaray in the Champions League underscore their current struggles. Key players, including goalkeeper Alisson, are sidelined, making their upcoming fixtures against Chelsea more critical in avoiding a third consecutive loss.

Simultaneously, Arsenal is poised, sitting two points behind Liverpool but with a better goal difference. With a recent win over Newcastle, they are set to face West Ham, previously successful on recent visits to the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal could ascend the table, provided Liverpool only draws or worse against Chelsea.

(With inputs from agencies.)