Liverpool will be pipped by a 'stronger' Arsenal to next season's Premier League if they fail to secure the services of Newcastle forward Alexander Isak, Mark Clattenburg has told the Mail's Whistleblowers podcast.
The former referee believes the Merseyside giants will be weakened by the loss of Luis Diaz and a Mohamed Salah decline in form, losing ground to a renewed Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta's side finished 10 points behind Liverpool last season but have been strengthened by the signings of prolific Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres and former Reds target Martin Zubimendi.