ARSENAL legend Ian Wright has backed his former club to beat Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday.
The Gunners have not won a Premier League away game against the Reds for 11 years.
But they head into the clash at the weekend off the back of seven successive league victories.
By contrast, Liverpool have not won any of their last four matches in all competitions.
And Wright, who will watch his side take a giant step towards the title with a victory on Merseyside, feels Arsenal have what it takes to do the job.
Speaking on the Wrighty’s House podcast, he said: “Liverpool’s performance away to Man City was disappointing because it felt like an old champion going back into the ring.
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“For a couple of rounds it looked like they were back but then they were gone after the first punch. Man City just steamrolled them and it was quite embarrassing for Liverpool in the end.
“I think Arsenal have the energy and the capabilities to cause Liverpool problems. It’s a question of how long we can sustain it at Anfield because that’s not something we’ve done for a while there.
“Can we sustain the pressure you need so Liverpool don’t go bang, bang, bang? That’s what I’m excited to see.
“If we can beat them – which I think we can – then I’m starting to get very excited. I’m excited as it is but these are the huge games in a title race.
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“I think Arsenal can do it, I’m confident Arsenal can do it. It’s so exciting. I can already feel the buzz around that game.
“With what’s going on at Liverpool, it’s the time to attack them and get them to answer some questions.
“I know we’re going to have a period in that game where if Liverpool are not at it, we’re probably going to score a couple of goals.
“That’s what I’m excited about. I like our mentality and we’ve got to go there and do what we’ve been doing over the past month or so.”
Arsenal hold an eight-point lead over Manchester City, but have played one game more.
Pep Guardiola’s men can close the gap to five points on Saturday with a win against Southampton at St Mary’s.
Arsenal also still have to go to the Etihad to face Man City on April 26.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
