Liverpool vs Arsenal Preview:
Possible starting lineups:
Liverpool:
Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Tsimikas, Matip, Van Dijk, Thiago, Fabinho, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Salah, Jota, Mane
Arsenal:
Ramsdale; Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel, Tierney; Saka, Thomas, Lokonga, Smith Rowe; Lacazette; Aubameyang
Liverpool welcome Arsenal at Anfield in the most interesting Saturday's fixture of the Premier League. This is a derby between two of the 'Big-6' sides. Liverpool are huge favorites according to the bookmakers, but I don't think so. The Reds are in some sort of crisis and they are without a victory in the last two rounds. First they played only a 2:2 home draw with Brighton in a frustrating manner. Jordan Henderson and Sadio Mane scored two early goals for a 2:0 lead, but the Seagulls didn't give up. Their comeback started through Enock Mwepu's stunning attempt from 25 yards and culminated with Trossard's equalizer. It was a disappointing result, but the last round was even worse. Jurgen Klopp's men suffered the first defeat of the season when they lost 2:3 to West Ham. The Reds had almost 70% possession and 15 shots, but lost the match. The poor form isn't the only problem for Klopp as he has a huge injury issues. Sadio Mane picked up a rib injury while on international duty with Senegal, but should be ready to play this weekend. Andy Robertson and Jordan Henderson are racing with the time to be ready to make the matchday squad. Joe Gomez is still not available, with the defender yet to return to outdoor work having missed the last two games. James Milner, Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino are “getting closer,” though none of the trio will be involved against Arsenal. Curtis Jones is out with an eye injury, while Harvey Elliott is long-term injury victim.
Arsenal will try to maintain the winning series of three matches this weekend. The Gunners currently have 20 points and sit on the fifth place. A victory here could see them going inside the Champions League zone. They are in excellent form, winning the last three matches in the Premier League. Arsenal started the winning series with a 3:1 win against Aston Villa. Thomas Partey headed in Smith Rowe's corner for his first goal. Right at the end of the first half, Arsenal were given a penalty for a foul on Alexandre Lacazette. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's effort was saved excellently by former Arsenal keeper Emiliano Martinez, but the Gabon striker put home the rebound from close range. Smith Rowe scored Arsenal's third 11 minutes into the second half. Leicester City were the next victims. Gabriel put the Gunners in front, climbing above several static Leicester defenders to head in from Bukayo Saka's corner, while Emile Smith Rowe netted the second goal. In the last round Mikel Arteta's men beat Watford with 1:0. The in-form Emile Smith Rowe scored the lone goal in the 56th minute. He became the fourth player aged 21 or younger that have scored in three consecutive Premier League appearances for Arsenal. The other three are club legends Nicolas Anelka, Jose Antonio Reyes and Cesc Fabregas. However, the players confidence is very high after the last victories and that's a positive moment. Arteta has some issues ahead of the trip to Anfield. Granit Xhaka and Sead Kolasinac are sidelined through injuries, while Thomas Partey is rated as doubtful.
Liverpool vs Arsenal Preview:
Liverpool have won the last four Premier League fixtures against Arsenal at Anfield. The Reds also outplayed the Gunners in the last match, winning 3:0 at Emirats in April. But right now it is different, the momentum is on Arsenal side. They are in fine form, three victories in a row, while Liverpool have no win on the last two league matches. I expect Arsenal to remain unbeaten.
Liverpool vs Arsenal Pick: Arsenal +0.5 AH @ 2.67 with Bet365