Liverpool face Arsenal test with title credentials on the line

Liverpool welcome Arsenal on Sunday in a fixture that several observers believe will reveal whether the Reds are genuine title contenders. The Independent's Richard Jolly writes that Andoni Iraola's side "have turned a corner" and can make a statement against the champions, while The Guardian asks whether Liverpool are in the title race, suggesting the match against Arsenal "will tell us a lot."

Carragher's claim

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has said that a victory over Arsenal on Sunday could make Liverpool Arsenal's closest challengers, as reported by The Independent. The claim adds weight to the significance of the encounter for Iraola's evolving project, which still feels like a work in progress according to the same report.

Iraola's record against Arsenal

The Evening Standard highlights Iraola's fine record against the Gunners, and the Basque manager has been asked whether that history will benefit Liverpool. The report does not detail the record, but it suggests that the manager's past results against Arsenal could be a factor in the upcoming match.

The stakes

Both The Independent and The Guardian frame the match as a test of Liverpool's progress under Iraola. The champions, Arsenal, will provide the ultimate measure of how far the team has come, and a positive result could cement their place in the title conversation. The match is set for Sunday, with kick-off time not specified in the sources.