Paul Merson makes top-four predictions: It’s not good news for Arsenal and Liverpool fans Arsenal's January-February form ranked over 10 years

With Chelsea seemingly heading towards the title, five sides are battling it out for the three remaining Champions League spots.

Liverpool have suffered a surprising nosedive in form, failing to win in the Premier League this term.

Arsenal meanwhile, are in danger of missing out, especially after back-to-back defeats against Watford and Chelsea respectively.

Arsenal's January-February form ranked over 10 years

Tue, February 7, 2017

How many points have Arsenal racked up in January and February over the last 10 years?

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Arsenal's January-February form ranked from best to worst since 2007

Arsene Wenger's men have had back-to-back defeats

Jurgen Klopp's men have had a terrible start to 2017

I think Liverpool and Arsenal will end up with bad seasons, but it can all change

Paul Merson

And Merson thinks Arsene Wenger and Jurgen Klopp won’t be smiling come May.

“I'm going for Manchester United in fourth though as I think Jose Mourinho has got them going and I've said from day one Mkhitaryan is a fantastic player, so having him firing is a huge boost,” Merson told Sky Sports.

“I think Liverpool and Arsenal will end up with bad seasons, but it can all change. 

Paul Merson doesn't fancy Arsenal or Liverpool to finish in the top four

I think Liverpool and Arsenal will end up with bad seasons, but it can all change

Paul Merson

“You could ask me next week and Liverpool have beaten Tottenham, Man City have dropped points at Bournemouth and Arsenal hammer Hull 4-0 and all of the sudden it's a different picture. 

“It's such a hard one to call right now.”

Arsenal take on Hull in the lunchtime kick-off on Saturday (12:30pm), while Liverpool host Tottenham later on that day (5:30pm).