Paul Charles Merson is an English former professional footballer, manager, commentator, and sports television pundit for Sky Sports. Originally a forward, Merson found success as an attacking midfielder and playmaker later in his career. Paul Merson looks ahead to the Premier League's return as he gives his verdict on Man City's crucial showdown with Liverpool on Saturday.

Manchester City and Liverpool face a huge game at the Etihad Stadium following the international break in the race for the title and the top four. Arsenal currently leads Man City by eight points, but Pep Guardiola's team can close that gap to five with a win over Liverpool, while Jurgen Klopp's side must defeat Manchester City, Chelsea, and Arsenal in order to qualify for the Champions League.

Magic Man takes a closer look at the game between Man City and Liverpool in his skysports.com column, saying it's a must-win clash for City, while Liverpool's Champions League hopes are on the line in their next three games. In addition, he talks about Arsenal's bid to win the Premier League before discussing his experience racing for the title.

"This is a cup final for Manchester City. “They have to win this game. A win and the gap are five points again and the pressure is back on Arsenal, who has some tricky games still to play. "A draw for City and an Arsenal win against Leeds on Saturday would take the gap to 10 points, which is too far. “That is a gap where you well and truly start to think it might be over."

It's a nightmare game for Man City and Liverpool to have so soon after the international break. It's a huge game and it does work the same way for both teams. Both managers don't have the time they would like to work on things ahead of the game and you also have to wait for the players to get back to see who may or may not be fit. It's not ideal and it may be that whoever copes with the disruption better may come out on top, but the pressure is on Man City. They cannot afford to lose. They cannot even afford to draw.

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Why is he having headaches on top Arsenal matter?

Man city will win but by a slight margin.

This match is very unpredictable

Paul Merson doesn’t want arsenal to win the cup, why?

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