Paul Merson says the title race is ‘over’ if Arsenal win again this weekend, but he expects the Premier League leaders to drop points away to Chelsea.

Arsenal are riding a nine-match unbeaten streak in the top flight and hold an imperious six-point lead over nearest rivals Chelsea heading into Sunday’s high-stakes London derby at Stamford Bridge.

After three successive runners-up finishes in the English top flight, the Gunners have established themselves as the clear frontrunners to lift the coveted trophy – 22 years on from their last triumph under Arsene Wenger.

And with Arsenal boasting the best defensive record in Europe’s top five leagues this season, a 1-0 defeat away to Liverpool back in August remains Arsenal’s only loss of the campaign after 12 games.

Mikel Arteta’s men should

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