Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that Arsenal are a true title contender this season and they have got even better than last term, ahead of the two sides meeting at Anfield on Saturday with the winner going top of the Premier League table for Christmas.
The Gunners led the league table for much of last season but fell away towards the end with Manchester City steamrolling to a title triumph.
But Klopp thinks that Mikel Arteta's side have improved this year.
Asked if they were real contenders, Klopp said: 'I thought they looked like that last year to be honest and then some results kicked in.