Premier League giants Liverpool and Arsenal are set to lock horns tonight at the Emirates Stadium in London. It’s a high-stakes match for Arsenal to move in the table and catch up with the Reds. The Gunners are riddled with injuries and fitness issues among its key players.
Arsenal is determined to show high performance against the champion Liverpool. And there may be a few surprises up their sleeves. Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori, and Jurrien Timber are injured but they have been seen training with the team. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, said Saka has been training but it’s to be seen how far he can go on Sunday. This may be a tactic to get Liverpool on its tools.
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Arsenal’s midfielder Martin Odegaard said this is a crucial match for the team, losing to Bournemouth and then winning against Shakhtar Donetsk. Odegaard, 25, acknowledged that the Reds are a tough team. He said Liverpool has had a very strong start to the season, and their confidence shows. The Norwegian has also noted a few changes in the team and play style under the new manager Arne Slot.
Liverpool vs. Arsenal Prediction
The match between Liverpool and Arsenal is getting fans the much-needed adrenaline rush. Who will it be – Liverpool or Arsenal? Nedum Onuoha, former Manchester City defender, says Arsenal is the underdog. He said disappointment in losing out to Bournemouth was big for Arsenal, but losing makes every team better and stronger.
Onuoha, 37, believes the match against Liverpool will be a test for the Gunners. And being a home game, Arsenal will be determined and fired up by the fans to hit it home. But the Reds will put up a good game. Liverpool has only lost one game this season, 0-1 to Nottingham Forest. Liverpool vs. Arsenal is likely to end in a draw.
