Liverpool and Arsenal will deliver us an early Christmas present on the 23rd as the two clubs meet each other in a top-of-the-table clash that will have ramifications in the title race going forward.
Get ready for a football fiesta, folks! Expect end-to-end action that’s going to have you on the edge of your seat. The managers, the brains behind the operation, are gearing up for a tactical chess match. Klopp vs Arteta is a matchup we can’t wait for.
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Liverpool vs Arsenal
Saturday 23rd December, 5:30pm
Anfield, Liverpool
Live on Sky Sports Main Event
Liverpool vs Arsenal Preview
In the aftermath of their draw with Manchester United, the Reds find themselves grappling with the challenge of converting dominance into goals as they brace for a formidable encounter with Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. It’s the first time these two sides have met each other this season with last season’s 2-2 draw at Anfield being one of the games of the season. However, Arsenal did take the victory at home in October 2022.
However, the Gunners tend to struggle at Anfield with their last win coming nearly 10 years ago in 2012. However, it’s a completely different side now with Arteta bringing a rejuvenated team to Merseyside. Also, the injury list is far from favourable for Liverpool, with key players such as Stefan Bajcetic, Andy Robertson, Joel Matip, Alexis Mac Allister, and Diogo Jota all sidelined. Fortunately for the home team, there are no suspensions adding to their woes.
Arsenal, buoyed by a stellar performance in a 2-0 victory over Brighton, are eyeing the retention of their position in the standings. However, the task of overcoming Liverpool at Anfield is a formidable one. Considering the historical context, where the two teams played out a 2-2 draw in their last meeting at the venue, both teams to score betting options emerge as a prudent consideration. Declan Rice was a star performer as he continues to make the £100 million price tag look like a steal.
Arteta, steering the Gunners, faces his own set of challenges with key players unavailable. Jorginho, Mohamed Elneny, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Fabio Vieira, Thomas Partey, and Jurrien Timber are all ruled out for Saturday’s anticipated encounter. The stage is set for a tactical battle at Anfield, where both teams will strive to make their mark in what promises to be a closely contested clash.
This game will give us a great insight as to how things might shape up in the title race going forward as the two front runners aim to set down a statement performance here and do their best to keep the always lurking Manchester City at bay.
Latest Premier League Betting Odds
The two sides come into this clash in fairly even form and that’s reflected in the odds as it is going to be a tight one. Liverpool are 2.41 to win at home, while the traveling Arsenal are 2.72 to complete a famous win on Mersey. The draw is 3.47.
Looking at goalscorers, Mohamed Salah leads the odds at 5.90 to hit the net first in this one with his teammate Darwin Nunez at a strong 7.00. Eddie Nketiah is the favoured Arsenal player to strike first here at 8.40 to draw first blood.
Liverpool vs Arsenal Betting Tips
Bet Builder: Liverpool to win, both sides to score and Darwin Nunez to score anytime @ 3.60
Liverpool have an unbelievable record against Arsenal at home so the likelihood is they can continue this, it’s a place Arsenal always struggle. Darwin Nunez has been out of the goals but don’t be surprised if he’s back with a bang here.
Bukayo Saka to score anytime @ 3.84
He has been causing all sorts of trouble for Arsenal of late and Saka seems to relish playing against this Liverpool side. He could well pop up with an important goal here.
*Odds subject to change.
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