Jamie Carragher has had his say on what makes Arsenal such a formidable force in the Premier League title race against Liverpool. The Gunners currently hold a three-point advantage over second-placed Manchester City in the top-flight standings following eight matches.

Mikel Arteta's team have claimed six victories, secured one draw and suffered just one defeat, with that solitary loss arriving in August's 1-0 reverse to Liverpool at Anfield. However, despite achieving what many considered a potentially crucial triumph over Arteta's troops, Liverpool have endured a torrid spell in recent weeks.

Arne Slot's side have suffered four consecutive defeats across all competitions for the first time since November 2014. Three of those reverses occurred in the league, leaving the Reds trailing Arsenal by four points in third position.

Now, former Liverpool centre-half Carragher has shared his assessment of what makes the Gunners so challenging to face - highlighting the threat they present from dead-ball situations. Arteta's team have established a fearsome reputation for their set-piece excellence, with eight of their...