Liverpool FC face a very potent road test on Saturday evening when they take on an Arsenal side eager to prove they belong in the league title conversation at the Emirates. Rejuvenated under new manager Unai Emery, the Gunners have won 12 of their last 13 an in the process entrenched themselves in the race for the top four.
The Reds have the advantage of having all week to prepare for this match, unlike their opponents, because they already crashed out of the EFL Cup in the previous round. Also, the honorary Haka war dance Jurgen Klopp and company received from the New Zealand Rugby League team should also have them fired up and ready to do battle here.
The Merseyside club will certainly enter this one with a lot of confidence (or at least they should) as they are undefeated in the last six matches in this series.
The last time Arsenal beat Liverpool was way back in April 2015 when Hector Bellerin, Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud provided all the scoring in a 4-1 thrashing. Although it’s worth noting that half those guys aren’t even on the team any more.
Let’s take a look at who Jurgen Klopp might select for his first team in this one.
The Bank Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction
Attackers: Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah
Midfielders: Georginio Wijnaldum, James Milner, Fabinho
Back line: Andrew Robertson, Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Trent Alexander-Arnold
Goalkeeper: Alisson
Liverpool vs Arsenal FC FYIs
Jurgen Klopp Press Conference video and quotes: go to this link
Injury Report for Both Teams: go to this link
Arsenal Starting XI prediction: go to this link
Kickoff: Saturday November 3, 530 pm BST, Emirates Stadium
Odds via Betway: Liverpool 1/1 Draw 11/4 Arsenal 5/2
Prediction: Liverpool 1, Arsenal FC 1
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