Liverpool vs Arsenal
By Allan
Liverpool vs Arsenal
Liverpool’s week has been fantastic. Their excellent performance against Hoffenheim earned them a 4-2 victory at home before their narrow 1-0 win against crystal palace.
Matches between Liverpool and Arsenal are regularly thrilling. In their last eight encounters, there have been huge 35 goals, each team scoring at least in seven games and seeing at least 4 goals in 6 of them.
Liverpool defensive weaknesses have been on the show this season. They have conceded seven goals in their 4 matches including 3 against Watford in season opening match. However, they have good attacking players like Sadio Mane to save them. Liverpool has scored in both of its games this season. In their last five Premier League games, they have scored 5 goals against Arsenal.
Arsenal began the season by acquiring 4-3 win against Leicester at Emiraetes. Unfortunately, they lost 1-0 to Stoke last week, and they must be hoping to bounce back on this game. Despite not having an imposing away record, Arsenal found the net in 16 of their 19 away matches in their Premier League besides seeing 3 or more goals in 11 of their 14 matches.
Liverpool, on the other hand, has seen at least 3 goals in their last 14 at home games while keeping a clean sheet in just 5 of them. Considering the history between the two teams, 2.5 goals while both teams score 4/5 is a good choice.
Possible starting lineups
Liverpool: Mignolet; Robertson, Matip, Lovren, Alexander-Arnold; Wijnaldum, Henderson, Can; Salah, Firmino, Mane
Arsenal: Cech; Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal; Chamberlain,Xhaka, Ramsey, Kolasinac; Sanchez, Ozil; Lacazette