Premier League: Arsenal vs Liverpool Preview

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Preview: Arsenal vs Liverpool

Matchweek nine of the 2024-25 Premier League season wraps up on Sunday with a major clash at the Emirates Stadium at 4:30pm GMT, where title contenders Arsenal and Liverpool face off. Both teams had slim victories in their midweek Champions League matches, with Arsenal narrowly defeating Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 and Liverpool also winning against RB Leipzig by the same score.

Mikel Arteta speaks with David Raya during a training at Emirates Stadium on October 26, 2024, on the eve of the Arsenal vs Liverpool Premier League match.
Mikel Arteta speaks with David Raya during a training at Emirates Stadium on October 26, 2024, on the eve of the Arsenal vs Liverpool Premier League match.

Before their loss to Bornemouth, Arsenal had not lost an away Premier League match since New Year’s Eve 2023. However, Mikel Arteta’s squad faced significant setbacks against Bournemouth due to poor discipline. After William Saliba’s red card, the gunners remained compact but a well-executed goal from Ryan Christie following a corner and a penalty from Justin Kluivert ended Arsenal’s impressive 12-match unbeaten streak on the road in the Premier League.

William Saliba and Gabriel during a training at Emirates Stadium on October 26, 2024, on the eve of the Arsenal vs Liverpool Premier League match.
William Saliba and Gabriel during a training at Emirates Stadium on October 26, 2024, on the eve of the Arsenal vs Liverpool Premier League match.

This defeat at the Vitality Stadium marked Arsenal’s first loss in six months, a fact that a confident Arteta highlighted in his press conference, as his team missed the chance to top the standings and now sits third. Additionally, without Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, Arsenal struggled for creativity in their Champions League match against Shakhtar, where they only managed to win thanks to an own goal by Dmytro Riznyk. Nonetheless, this victory keeps them on a five-game winning streak at the Emirates.

Liverpool head to the Emirates with confidence, as manager Arne Slot continues to break records since taking over from Jurgen Klopp. The team recently faced a significant test of their title ambitions on October 20, when Chelsea challenged them at Anfield. However, Mohamed Salah’s penalty and Curtis Jones’s goal ensured Liverpool remained at the top. Currently, Liverpool has dropped to second place after Man City’s win against Southampton on Saturday.

RB Leipzig vs Liverpool Review: Liverpool players celebrate during to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between RB Leipzig and Liverpool at the Red Bull Arena on October 23, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany.
Liverpool players celebrate during to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between RB Leipzig and Liverpool at the Red Bull Arena on October 23, 2024, few days ahead of the Arsenal vs Liverpool Premier League match.

Their recent victory in Leipzig was not without its challenges, but the opposition’s missed opportunities allowed Liverpool to secure their eighth consecutive win in all competitions. Remarkably, Slot has won all six of his away matches in charge, with his team conceding only two goals. A win on Sunday would bring Liverpool to 24 points after nine games, a feat they have only achieved once before in the Premier League, when they collected 25 points during their successful 2019-20 season.

Head-to-head

In their last four competitive matches, Arsenal and Liverpool have each secured one victory and recorded two draws. Their latest encounter concluded with Arsenal triumphing 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium last season.

Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring during the Arsenal vs Liverpool Premier League match at Emirates Stadium on February 04, 2024 in London, England.
Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring during the Arsenal vs Liverpool Premier League match at Emirates Stadium on February 04, 2024 in London, England.

Prediction

A lot of excitement is anticipated at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The visiting team will come into the match with a positive mindset, but this game is hard to forecast since both teams have solid defenses. As a result, we expect a low-scoring game that may end in a draw.

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