Arsenal head to Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love, to face Liverpool in an exhibition game that should draw a big crowd. There is always historical billing when these two giants face each other. Liverpool and Arsenal will clash in the city where the Rocky franchise was set.
The Rocky series is undoubtedly one of the best in sports film history, and we’ll see if this match produces a similarly captivating story.
Liverpool vs Arsenal FYIs
Kick-off time: 7:30 PM EST, July 31st, 2024.
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Competition: Club Friendly
Starting XI Predictions: Arsenal Liverpool
Team News: Arsenal Liverpool
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Maybe they can see the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and have some Philly cheese steaks when they’re in town too.
So with that in mind, let’s take a look at who Gunners boss Mikel Arteta might select in this showcase game at the home of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles.
Arsenal Starting XI Prediction vs Liverpool FC (Club Friendly)
Karl Hein; Ben White, Jurrien Timber, Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko; Jorginho, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz; Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, Reiss Nelson
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