Arsenal, who appear to be the only genuine challengers to Liverpool’s title aspirations, are currently unbeaten in 14 Premier League matches – their longest ever run without a defeat under Arteta. They thrashed Man City 5-1 in their last top-flight outing and qualified for the UEFA Champions League knockouts in third place.

Seven points clear at the top of the Premier League and the title is Liverpool’s to lose. Yet the chaotic scenes at the end of the Merseyside derby on Wednesday were a reminder of the twists that could still come before the end of the season.

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