Jamie Carragher names the area where Liverpool are 'one injury away from having a problem' ahead of Man City clash

Jamie Carragher has insisted that could find themselves in the midst of a crisis if they suffer an injury setback in a key area.

After an exemplary start to life on Merseyside, Arne Slot is on course to lead the Reds to Premier League glory in his debut campaign.

Liverpool currently sit eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with a 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest in September marking their only league defeat of the campaign thus far.

With just twelve games standing between the club and the league title, Liverpool travel to the Etihad on Sunday to take on Manchester City.

After Arsenal were defeated by West Ham, Slot's side could make a statement of intent with a victory against their old title rivals.

Cub legend Jamie Carragher has claimed that cracks are beginning to show in Liverpool's defence at a vital juncture in the title race.

Jamie Carragher insisted Liverpool can ill-afford injuries at this point in the season

The Reds legend claimed a defensive setback could prove costly to his former club

Arne Slot's side have suffered just one league defeat this season, a 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest in September

'Defensively Liverpool are starting to creak a bit at the back,' Carragher said on Sky Sports.

'They're one injury away from having a problem. I think Arsenal are better defensively but Liverpool are a lot better going forwards.'

The Gunners are the only side in the Premier League to have conceded fewer goals than Liverpool this season, with 23 compared to the Reds' 26.

However, injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz have left Mikel Arteta's side without a recognised striker to call upon.

Mikel Merino was called upon to deputise up front against the Hammers, having impressed with a brace off the bench against Leicester last weekend.

The Spaniard could not replicate his heroics on Saturday however, as Arsenal fell to their third league defeat of the season.