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Liverpool and Arsenal set for top-two showdown at Anfield

Liverpool vs Arsenal - 23/12/2023

Liverpool and Arsenal set for top-two showdown at Anfield
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Second-placed Liverpool trail table-topping Arsenal by a solitary point ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp’s side have lost just one of their 17 league matches this season, although the Gunners have picked up one win more than the Reds.

It is also worth noting that both sides have conceded 15 goals this term, with Liverpool outscoring Arsenal by one goal.

The hosts head into Saturday’s showdown on the back of a 5-1 thrashing of West Ham United in the EFL Cup, which saw them set up a semi-final clash with Fulham.

Not only did Klopp’s men enjoy 67% possession on Wednesday, but they also racked up 29 shots, limiting the Hammers to a single attempt on target.

Liverpool have now won 12 of their 13 home games across all competitions this season, scoring over 2.5 goals on 10 occasions at Anfield.

Those victories have extended the club’s unbeaten home run to 21 matches, meaning the Reds will be confident of picking up a positive result this weekend.

As for Arsenal, they claimed a dominant 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend, notching 26 shots while limiting their visitors to a solitary attempt on target.

The Gunners have now won seven of their previous nine matches across all competitions, scoring over 1.5 goals on six occasions in that time.

When you look at the bigger picture, Mikel Arteta’s side have lost just seven of their last 49 Premier League encounters, underlining their consistency.

Sitting five points clear of defending champions Manchester City after 17 games, Arsenal will be hopeful of going one better this time around.

Head-to-head: Arsenal avoided defeat to Liverpool last season, winning 3-2 at the Emirates before holding the Reds to a 2-2 draw at Anfield.

That said, the Gunners have managed to win just three of their previous 21 matches at Anfield, giving the hosts a psychological edge.

Team news: Liverpool are currently without Joel Matip, Thiago Alcantara, Diogo Jota, Andrew Robertson, Alexis Mac Allister and Stefan Bajcetic due to injury.

On the flip side, Arsenal’s injury list contains Thomas Partey, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Favio Vieira, Jorginho, Jurrien Timber and Mohamed Elneny.

Regardless of Arsenal’s poor record at Anfield, Arteta’s men are expected to strengthen their title charge with a narrow victory on Saturday.

Forebet predicts that Liverpool and Arsenal will combine for over 2.5 goals, with the Gunners outscoring the hosts on this occasion.

Home team
Away team
Probability %
1X2
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
EPL
313336
2
1 - 2
3.63
11°
2.80
2.38 3.60 2.80 no no no
FT
1 - 1(1 - 1)
-
- - -

Premier League

Premier League
OVERALL TABLE PTS GP W D L +/-
1
Manchester City 91 38 28 7 3 62
2
Arsenal 89 38 28 5 5 62
3
Liverpool 82 38 24 10 4 45
4
Aston Villa 68 38 20 8 10 15
5
Tottenham 66 38 20 6 12 13
6
Chelsea 63 38 18 9 11 14
7
Newcastle United 60 38 18 6 14 23
8
Manchester United 60 38 18 6 14 -1
9
West Ham 52 38 14 10 14 -14
10
Crystal Palace 49 38 13 10 15 -1
11
Brighton 48 38 12 12 14 -7
12
Bournemouth 48 38 13 9 16 -13
13
Fulham 47 38 13 8 17 -6
14
Wolverhampton 46 38 13 7 18 -15
15
Everton 40 38 13 9 16 -11
16
Brentford 39 38 10 9 19 -9
17
Nottingham Forest 32 38 9 9 20 -18
18
Luton Town 26 38 6 8 24 -33
19
Burnley 24 38 5 9 24 -37
20
Sheffield United 16 38 3 7 28 -69

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