Arsenal vs Liverpool – English Premier League – Preview

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Sreya

Arsenal vs Liverpool – Arsenal hosts Liverpool at the Emirates on 22nd December, Friday in a crucial English Premier League fixture.

Arsenal are fifth in the English Premier League standings with thirty-three points while Liverpool are fourth in the league with thirty-four points. With Manchester City opening up a huge lead at the top of the table, the race for a ‘top four’ finish is between Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and surprise contender Burnley.

A win for either club could make a huge difference in that aspect. Both clubs won their previous league fixtures after a string of two consecutive draws – Arsenal against Newcastle United in a 1-0 victory and Liverpool against AFC Bournemouth in a 4-0 thumping.

Team News

Santi Cazorla, Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey are sidelined through injuries while quite a few other players are carrying knocks. Liverpool will be without the injured Adam Bogdan, Nathaniel Clyne, Alberto Moreno and Daniel Sturridge. Adam Lallana is now fit but is unlikely to start straightaway.

Arsenal Possible Starting Lineup: Petr Cech, Hector Bellerin, Laurent Koscielny, Shokdran Mustafi, Nacho Monreal, Granit Xhaka, Jack Wilshere, Alex Iwobi, Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez, Alexandre Lacazette.

Liverpool Possible Starting Lineup: Simon Mignolet, Joseph Gomez, Ragnar Klavan, Dejan Lovren, Andrew Robertson, Alex Oxlade Chamberlain, Jordan Henderson, Philippe Coutinho, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Arsenal vs Liverpool H2H Stats, Liverpool have won three and drawn two of their previous five matches against Arsenal. While Arsenal have won thirteen of their last fourteen home matches in the Premier League, Liverpool have won their last four away games in the league.

Liverpool have been prolific scorers against Arsenal in the recent years, scoring at least thrice in their last four encounters with the Gunners in all competitions.

It should be a closely contested affair but Liverpool are likely to win 2-1 tomorrow.