Arsenal's Title Hopes Premature, Says Szoboszlai
Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool's midfielder, believes it's too early to declare Arsenal as Premier League champions. With the Gunners sitting 14 points ahead of the reigning champions, Szoboszlai warns that the title race is far from over, especially with Manchester City and Aston Villa still in contention. Szoboszlai, who has had an impressive season with five goals and five assists, will be a key player when Liverpool face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. He cautions that the Premier League is unpredictable and that Arsenal cannot afford to look too far ahead, particularly with tough opponents like City and Villa still in the running. The Hungary captain also expressed his doubts about Liverpool's chances of retaining the title, citing the significant points gap between them and Arsenal. Szoboszlai emphasized the need for his team to focus on each game and perform well to have any chance of finishing in the top four. The Reds have already lost six league matches this season, and Szoboszlai acknowledges that the team must handle the pressure that comes with a poor run of form. He also spoke about the absence of Mohamed Salah, who is currently playing in the Africa Cup of Nations, and expressed his hope that the forward will return to help the team. Szoboszlai reflected on his friendship with Salah and praised the player's professionalism in handling his current situation.