The standout match in the Premier League this weekend comes from the Emirates on Sunday, as Liverpool and Arsenal bid to showcase their title credentials.
Arsenal’s form has slipped slightly since moving to favorite in the outright winner odds.
Mikel Arteta has vowed a response from his players after a shock defeat at Bournemouth and a below-par effort in the Champions League against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Life under Arne Slot at Liverpool has been seamless to this point, with only Pep Guardiola picking up more points from his first eight matches in charge in the Premier League.
Talk of a title push have been hushed to this point, but a win at the Emirates would almost certainly change that.
Odds
As you would expect, there is little to separate the sides in the betting this weekend. Arsenal are the narrow favorites at +145, while Liverpool are a +197 chance.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | +145 |
| Draw | +245 |
| Liverpool | +197 |
Gunners Unbeaten in Last Four Against Liverpool
| Total | Arsenal | Liverpool | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 71 | 20 | 26 | 25 |
| Premier League Games | 58 | 16 | 22 | 20 |
| Goals | 228 | 101 | 127 |
Arsenal landed a dramatic 3-1 win in this exact fixture last season to extend their unbeaten run to four against Liverpool. However, two of the last three matches have ended in draws.
Liverpool’s only win in their last three visits to the Emirates was achieved in March 2022, but the historic record away from home against the Gunners reads well after winning two of the last five, and losing just once.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 2.5 Goals @ +101
Arsenal vs. Liverpool Key Stats
- Arsenal have failed to keep a domestic clean sheet in their last five matches.
- Since Arteta’s appointment, the Gunners have had 18 players sent off, which is the most of any EPL side since Boxing Day 2019.
- Liverpool have won each of their four away matches this season, marking the third time in history they have achieved that feat.
- Only Guardiola has reached ten competitive wins in his first eleven matches quicker than Slot.
Arsenal Team News
The Gunners will be without a number of key stars this weekend. William Saliba will be absent due to suspension following his red card at Bournemouth.
Bukayo Saka is a doubt for the match this weekend. Martin Odegaard is out until after the next international break, while Riccardo Calafiori limped off in midweek against Shakhtar.
Possible Lineup
David Raya (GK); Jurrien Timber, Ben White, Gabriel, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Thomas Partey, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli
Liverpool Team News
Alisson remains sidelined for Liverpool, meaning Irish international Caoimhin Kelleher will remain in goal.
Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliot are out until the start of next month. Diogo Jota faces a late fitness test after limping off against Chelsea last weekend with a rib injury.
Possible Lineup
Caoimhin Kelleher (GK); Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson, Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez
Arsenal vs. Liverpool Prediction
This will be a hugely important fixture in the context of the race for the title, and one team’s championship aspirations could be dented beyond repair.
Arsenal’s stuttering offense is a major concern, and life will only be more difficult against the league’s best defense.
Liverpool have quickly clicked into gear this season, and their title aspirations could be enhanced with a win at the Emirates on Sunday.
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