Arsenal vs Liverpool:
English Premier League 2016/17,
Date: Sunday, 14 August, 2016
Kick-off: 16:00 UK.
Venue: Emirates Stadium (London).
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Arsenal are opening up their 2016/17 Premier League campaign against Liverpool at home in a game that is hit massively by injuries to both sides.
The Gunners continue to search for a Premier League title following a drought for decade, Arsenal were runners-up last season after missing out another title by finishing second on table with 71 points, 10 behind winners Leicester City (81).
While Jurgen Klopp is set to begin a full season at Liverpool after taking over from Brendan Rodgers last season. He helped the Reds to finish eight in the league standings in an otherwise disastrous season.
Arsenal: Team news
Arsene Wenger begins the 2016/17 league campaign with a series of injuries to many key players, which could force him to field weaker side for the clash.
Mesut Ozil is still not back from holiday, while Laurent Koscienly, Per Mertasacker, Gabriel Paulister and Danny Welbeck are still in the treatment room.
Arsenal: Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1)
Cech – Monreal, Holding, Chambers, Bellerin – Xhaka, Coquelin – Iwobi, Ramsey, Chamberlain – Sanchez.
Liverpool: Team news
Liverpool are leading the injury list with as many as eight first team players expected to miss the trip to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Marko Gruijic, Dejan Lovren, James Milner, Daniel Sturridge, Alberto Moreno, Divock Origi, Joe Gomez and Loris Karius are side-lined for the Arsenal game.
The new summer signings Sadio Mane, Georginio Wijnaldum and Joel Matip are set to start, while Ragnar Klavan could come in if Lovren is fail to pass fitness on time.
Liverpool: Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1)
Mignolet – Clyne, Lovren, Matip, Moreno – Can, Wijnaldum – Lallana, Coutinho, Firmino – Mane.
Arsenal vs Liverpool: Head-to-Head
- This is the 220th meetings between Arsenal and Liverpool in all competitions.
- Arsenal win 72, Liverpool 76 and 53 matches end in draws.
- 551 goals have been involved, 266 for Arsenal and Liverpool bagged 285.
- 98 games played at Arsenal’s backyard, with the Gunners winning 44 against Liverpool’s 21, while the rest 33 ended in draws.
- Both Arsenal and Liverpool have netted 313 at the former home grounds, 195 goals for Arsenal and 118 goes to Liverpool.
- Arsenal heaviest home win against Liverpool came by an 8-1 score-line during the 1934/35 season.
- Liverpool biggest away win over Arsenal is by a 5-0 margin 1893/94 League season.
Arsenal vs Liverpool: Prediction
The clash between Arsenal and Liverpool are often a cagey affair. We have seen a thrilling 3-3 draw when they met at Anfield last season. With both teams on serious injury crisis the managers could adopt a more cautious approach.
At the same time, Liverpool’s inconsistency was highlighted in two matches during the pre-season. They had a moment of brilliance when they surprised many by thrashing Barcelona 4-0 at Wembley and were brought to ground by after losing by the same score line to the Bundesliga outfit Mainz.
The Gunners are on a five match unbeaten run against Liverpool at the Emirates stadium, with 4 wins and a draw. Moreover they look like a settled side during the pre-season friendlies. If that form is not deceptive, the Gunners must edge this.
Arsenal vs Liverpool: Tips
- Double Chance – Arsenal/Draw
- Both teams to score
- Over 2.5 goals.
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