The former Liverpool defender suggested which players Liverpool and Arsenal should exchange

Today, Arsenal and Liverpool will clash at Anfield to determine the stronger side and contend for leadership in the Premier League. Presently, the Gunners trail their current opponents by just one point. In the lead-up to the match, former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher shared his opinion that an exchange of one player between the teams would assist them in the battle for the championship.

In his column for The Telegraph, Carragher wrote:

"If Arsenal had Alisson Becker, they'd almost be guaranteed at least nine additional points, which would have put them in contention for the title. If Liverpool had signed Declan Rice last summer, they could have already stretched away from Arsenal by six points.

Overall, Arsenal are a year ahead of Liverpool in their development, but the teams find themselves closer than Jurgen Klopp might have envisaged when playing catch-up earlier this season."

Today's battle won't decide the outcome of the title race, but the victor will likely gain a crucial psychological boost. If points are shared, Manchester City will seize the opportunity to narrow the gap against both teams.