Liverpool’s Achilles Heel? Scholes Points to Flaw Arsenal Could Exploit

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·6 Agustus 2025

Liverpool’s Achilles Heel? Scholes Points to Flaw Arsenal Could Exploit

Arsenal have enjoyed a brilliant summer transfer window.

With the arrivals of Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Nørgaard, Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyökeres, the hunger to be at their best next season is clear.

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Still, there is talk of unfinished business, with moves such as that for Eberechi Eze thought to be in the works.

Arsenal will undoubtedly be stronger, but then there is the business Liverpool have done, which has sent shockwaves across the Premier League.

Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike and, to crown it all, the pursuit of Alexander Isak have the reigning champions looking formidable.

Arguably, they are the team to beat. Some even claim that if Liverpool land Isak, it might be game over for Arsenal.

Liverpool’s weakness spotted amid title hype

While many see only strength in this Liverpool side, a major weakness has been spotted.

Speaking on The Overlap podcast, Premier League legend Paul Scholes brilliantly identified a concern that should give Gooners hope.

Though he admitted, regarding the title race:

“Can’t look past Liverpool, I don’t think.”

He went on to point out:

“But I still think they need a new centre half. If one of them (Virgil van Dijk or Ibrahima Konaté) gets injured, that could be an issue.”

It has also been reported that Real Madrid have eased off Arsenal’s William Saliba, in favour of making a play for Konaté.

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Arsenal know the impact of key injuries

After the 2024-25 season they endured, the Gunners know exactly what injuries can do. That is why they have fearlessly bolstered the squad.

While they would love to beat Liverpool to league glory while the Reds are at full strength, they certainly would not mind a few favours along the way.

Had Arsenal been able to field a fully fit Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori and Martin Ødegaard throughout last season, there is no way Liverpool would have cruised to the 2024-25 title – certainly not by 10 points clear at the top..

Yes, Liverpool may not want to hear it, but they were lucky to win it.

Your thoughts welcome in the comments Gooners.

Daniel O

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