Paul Merson has claimed Arsenal's title hopes will be ended if they suffer defeat by Liverpool this weekend.
Mikel Arteta's side trail the Reds, who sit top, by five points ahead of Sunday's crunch clash at the Emirates.
After a four-match winless streak, Arsenal have won their last two matches against Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest respectively.
And Merson believes his former club must avoid defeat against Jurgen Klopp's side if they are to continue their hunt for a first Premier League title in 20 years.