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Liverpool have been in fine form this campaign conceding just seven goals in the Premier League all season.
Their victory over Newcastle coupled with Manchester City’s 2-1 defeat at Leicester has given them a six-point lead at the top and a 13-point advantage over Arsenal.
“Arsenal struggled at Brighton and were fortunate on many occasions in the unbeaten run - you cannot keep going behind in games and expect to be winning football matches all the time,” Merson continued.
“Arsenal are where I expect them to be.”
Liverpool's 4-0 win over Newcastle put them six-points clear at the top of the Premier League table (Image: GETTY)
The Gunners suffered another blow this week with Emery receiving a fine from the FA for kicking a water bottle which hit a Brighton fan.
Another former Arsenal man Martin Keown, told the Daily Mail his views on the Spaniard's fine.
“It's a bit like referees showing a yellow card to someone who has taken off their shirt while celebrating a goal. It has to be done,” he said.
“I don't think Emery could have done much more to apologise than he did. The way he quickly dealt with the situation shows you the measure of the man.”