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Arsenal Vs Liverpool Preview, Prediction, Team News And Confirmed Lineups
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Ahead of Sunday’s huge clash at the Emirates, we have the Arsenal vs Liverpool preview, prediction, latest team news and confirmed lineups.
Arsenal Vs Liverpool Preview
The standout fixture in GW9 sees Premier League title rivals Arsenal and Liverpool go toe-to-toe at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Mikel Arteta’s side will be aiming for a third successive win against the Reds on home soil in England’s elite. Last season, the Gunners ran out 3-1 winners.
A similar outcome will provide a timely boost to the north Londoners chances of landing their first championship in 20 years. Especially after their surprise 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth last weekend.
Ill-discipline was evident once again as William Saliba was sent off in the first-half on the South Coast. It’s the third dismissal of the season that Arteta has endured.
Liverpool have enjoyed a fantastic start under new boss Arne Slot. The Dutchman has won 11 of his first 12 games in all competitions.
The latest league victory came against Chelsea last weekend. Mo Salah and Curtis Jones scored in a 2-1 win at Anfield which put the Reds back to the top of the table.
During the week, the Merseysiders made it three wins from three in the UEFA Champions League. Darwin Nunez score the only goal of the game against RB Leipzig.
Ahead of Sunday’s titanic clash, the best football betting sites in the UK make Arsenal the slight match favourites at 8/5. The draw can be backed at 12/5 with the Reds 2/1.
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Arsenal Vs Liverpool Team News
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has a number of key players missing for the visit of Liverpool. William Saliba is banned with Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu ruled out through injury.
The same applies for Riccardo Calafiori who was subbed off against Shakhtar on Tuesday. Bukayo Saka has spassed a late fitness test in order to start, but Jurrien Timber is out.
Club captain Martin Odegaard will be absent once again so there is a perfect opportunity for some of Arteta’s fringe players to impress.
In contrast, Liverpool only have a couple of injury concerns to navigate. Goalkeeper Alisson is still ruled out alongside Harvey Elliot and Diogo Jota.
Summer signing Federico Chiesa is still struggling for fitness and youngster Conor Bradley is also out. Darwin Nunez starts upfront at the Emirates.
Slot has also opted for Luis Diaz over Cody Gakpo on the left wing, with both impressing recently.
Arsenal Vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Raya; Timber, White, Gabriel, Partey; Merino, Rice; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli; Havertz
Liverpool (4-3-3): Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Diaz, Nunez
Arsenal Vs Liverpool Prediction
The Arsenal Vs Liverpool stats point to plenty of goals at the Emirates Stadium. Historically, meetings in north London do see the back of the net bulge on a regular basis.
However, it would be naive to rule out a cagey affair with so much at stake. We are going to sit on the fence and lean towards a score draw.
Prediction: Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool