Head-to-head info
Arsenal has won two straight home matches against Liverpool, taking home three points back in February with a 3-1 victory at the Emirates. Before that, it was an FA Cup win for the Reds and two draws between the two rivals. The Gunners are unbeaten in their last four Premier League meetings with Liverpool.
Arsenal need three points
It’s been a solid start to the campaign for Mikel Arteta’s side before last weekend rolled around, winning five of their seven games and drawing just twice. But, William Saliba’s red card in the 30th minute against the Cherries flipped the game upside down. While it took 40 minutes, Bournemouth eventually scored and added another shortly after to put the match out of reach.
There’s no questioning Arsenal wins this fixture if Saliba, who is a key player, isn’t sent off. However, that’s how things went and the Gunners couldn’t recover. Despite missing a man, the North Londoners still controlled 51% of the ball. Arsenal did get a much-needed mid-week win in the Champions League though, beating Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 thanks to an own goal in the first half.
The Gunners haven’t lost back-to-back EPL games since December of last year, but they know Sunday will be an absolute dogfight. Liverpool is a top-notch side who has conceded just three times this term. That being said, Arsenal is unbeaten at home, winning three of their four matches. The hosts have +140 odds at Sports Interaction.
Liverpool looking flawless
Many wondered how the transition would go for Liverpool from Jurgen Klopp to Arne Slot. After all, Klopp was at the helm for a long time and built a very successful squad. But, Slot is doing a fine job and has the Merseysiders one point clear of Manchester City in first place. Liverpool is thriving on both ends of the pitch, bagging 15 goals and as previously mentioned, only allowing three.
By no surprise, Mo Salah is the main man, already netting five times and supplying five assists. Colombian winger Luis Diaz is also flourishing in the final third with five goals of his own. The Reds have won all but one game this season across all competitions, suffering a shock defeat to Nottingham Forest. While Chelsea gave Liverpool a run for their money last Sunday, they still managed to solidify the three points.
The Reds also won mid-week in the UCL, taking down RB Leipzig by a goal thanks to Darwin Nunez’s winner in the 27th minute. They do have something to prove this weekend however considering Arsenal has enjoyed a lot of success against them as of late in North London. Liverpool will need to bring their best despite minimal days of rest, just like Arsenal. They’re a very slim underdog at soccer betting sites.
