Jamie Carragher has given his verdict on this season’s title contenders following the 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Arsenal on Saturday.

Arsenal took an lead early at Anfield through a Gabriel header, but were promptly pegged back by the hosts when Mohamed Salah netted his twelth Premier League goal of the season to equalise.

The game was awash with controversy, with the hosts being denied a penalty after Martin Odegaard appeared to handle the ball in the box with referee Chris Kavanagh’s decision not to award a spot kick upheld by VAR. 

Speaking following the game Carragher lamented his former side’s misfiring forward line, noting that Klopp may need to hunt for offensive reinforcements in January as Luis Diaz struggles to recapture his form after returning from injury.

Jamie Carragher offered his verdict on what Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal could mean for the title race

The centre-back turned pundit also offered his opinion on what implications Saturday’s clash could have for the title race, noting that of the two sides Mikel Arteta’s men look to more likely at this stage to challenge for top spot.

‘I think I would favour Arsenal over Liverpool,’ said Carragher on Sky Sports.

‘When I look at that strength of the two centre-backs [William Saliba and Gabriel] and Declan Rice in midfield, they look really solid.

‘Coming to Anfield, it was tough for them but they really didn’t give away too many chances. It was the same at Aston Villa, they were unfortunate to lose that.

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‘And Liverpool and Aston Villa are the two best teams at home this season, the records tell you that. 

The former Liverpool defender revealed he sees Arsenal as the more likely of the two sides to mount a title challenge

Carragher added that Gunners summer signing Declan Rice will be crucial to their efforts

‘Even though Arsenal only picked up a point from those two games, I was more impressed with the performances than what they picked up points wise.’

Saturday’s result sees the Gunners retain top spot having lost just twice in their opening sixteen games.

Defending champions Manchester City are currently six points behind in fifth, but can halve that deficit when they travel to Goodison Park to face Everton on Wednesday.