The pressure is on Man City and Arsenal, claims Chris Sutton on It’s All Kicking Off… as he insists Jurgen Klopp can secure a fairytale ending at Liverpool if they can hold their nerve

Chris Sutton has claimed the pressure is on Manchester City and Arsenal following their draw on Sunday.

Earlier in the day, Liverpool‘s title ambitions appeared to have taken a significant dent when Danny Welbeck gave Brighton the lead after just two minutes at Anfield.

However, as they have so often as of late, the Reds battled back from a losing position to claim all three points and return to the top of the Premier League.

Over in Manchester, the Etihad hosted a clash between City and Arsenal that had the potential to serve as the impetus for the winner’s surge towards the silverware.

Ultimately though, what played out proved to be a tactically fascinating whilst simultaneously cautious and interesting affair and both teams may end up regretting not pushing the boat out in pursuit of victory come the end of the season.

The result handed Liverpool the advantage in the title race according to Chris Sutton on It’s All Kicking Off

As it stands, the advantage is in favour of Jurgen Klopp’s side as they hold a two-point lead over the Gunners and three in front of last season’s champions in third.

Speaking on Mail Sport’s It’s All Kicking Off podcast, former Premier League winner Sutton explained that Liverpool just need to keep their cool in the run in and the title could be theirs for the taking.

‘Overall, I think they’ve got a generous run of games, Liverpool, from now to the end of the season,’ he told co-host Ian Ladyman. 

‘It’s just holding the nerve. And, you know, what did yesterday mean going forward? 

‘It means that the pressure’s really on Arsenal and Manchester City now, because there isn’t any margin of error now for them. They can’t afford another slip.’

Speaking on Sunday’s clash between City and Arsenal, Sutton added that while becoming the first team to prevent City from scoring in 57 games at the Etihad is a feather in Arteta’s cap the advantage is now firmly in Liverpool’s favour.

‘I think the fact that Mikel Arteta, the situation he took over Arsenal, the way he’s built them, the way that he has shown he is so flexible and adaptable. 

‘I mean, twice have played Manchester City this season. They certainly haven’t been gung-ho and they’ve been rear guard displays, but they still carried a threat, found a way in the in the game at the Emirates. 

‘Look, would he have liked to create more opportunities?Probably, but overall it did feel like that Arsenal have made another step in the right direction. 

Jurgen Klopp’s side overcame some adversity of their own en route to victory over Brighton

Danny Welbeck gave the Seagulls the lead but an inspired performance from Alexis Mac Allister against his former club secured three points

‘Having said that, it was still Liverpool’s day yesterday and however all the praise we you know we’re lauding on Arsenal, Liverpool now have to be favourites to win the Premier League with the way yesterday panned out.’

All three teams are in action this week and will look to continue their respective title charges as the final weekend draws ever closer.

City play host to Unai Emery’s high-flying Aston Villa on Wednesday while Arsenal take on Luton at the Emirates.

Then, on Thursday Liverpool welcome Sheffield United to Anfield before facing Manchester United on Sunday.