Arsenal title winner Paul Merson has questioned the strength of Liverpool without attacking pair Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

The Reds were left frustrated after being held to a goalless draw by Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final clash, with both Salah and Mane notable absentees due to the Africa Cup of Nations.

“My biggest worry if I was a Liverpool fan? Salah and Mane,” Merson said on Sky Sports.

“If they play tonight, it’s a different story. It just shows you.

“I watch other teams play; I watch Man City – you can take two players out of their team; you can take two out of Chelsea. Take two out of Liverpool, and it’s completely different.”