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This is the point of view of Paul Merson, Arsenal hero and Sky Sports magazine.
After Arsenal's 2-0 win over Chelsea last weekend, the Gunners took the best of Chelsea in fourth with just three points.
However, United is tied for points with Arsenal after the Red Devils resumed under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford.
Liverpool and Manchester City are competing for the title, while Tottenham are hoping to maintain their lead over Chelsea, Arsenal and United despite the injuries of Harry Kane and Dele Alli.
And Merson thinks United have been lucky under Solskjaer, saying the Reds and Arsenals will be out of the top four.
"Arsenal will probably be defeated by a team in the last half of next week, probably by West Ham last week and they were very poor. They will not have consistency, I think Manchester United will be discovered – they can not continue to be so lucky, and I say lucky but they are poor at the back, "said Merson Sky sports.
"The Tottenham games that they have without Kane are winnable, so I do not see any problem with them, the first two will take care and I think Chelsea will understand.
"Men are much better than Arsenal, I think. Defensively, they will be more reliable before the end of the season.
"Manchester United have some good games to come, they have had good games, but I really believe that following the easy games is a difficult match. What is it when the PSG puts them in contact?
"It would have pleased Arsenal to be beaten the other day, I think, and they could have put all their eggs in the Europa League. Now they must also be part of the league, but I do not think they are good enough.
"They are hot and cold, you have to be consistent. One minute, they are well beaten by West Ham, but then they beat Chelsea well. The manager must scratch his head.
"It's Arsenal, they have to play football in the Champions League, not Thursday night. I think Chelsea will take it away, but only. It's more like starting in three points if I'm honest. "
Liverpool's 4-3 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday maintained its four-point lead atop the Premier League table ahead of City.
And Merson gave the Reds the impetus to win their first Premier League title, saying that City matches could see them slide.
"I think Liverpool's result was huge against Palace," added Merson.
"It's a dangerous animal, as they showed against Manchester City, it was a tough match, a tough fight and a goalkeeper foul, but you have to try your luck. The only concern would be to score three goals because they were solid.
"I'm just going to refuel for Liverpool, four points, that's a lot of points.
"I do not think they can even afford to draw a match yet. If you watch Man City, they will face Newcastle on the outside, they will be 10 behind the ball, so they will have Chelsea and Arsenal at home. "
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