Arsenal have managed to turn things around in the past few months climbing to the fifth spot on the table after being in the relegation zone at one point in time. But the Liverpool vs Arsenal game this coming weekend will give us a more realistic picture of whether the Gunners are ready for Champions League football or not.
Arsenal have not tasted defeat in their previous five Premier League matches and it looks like the lack of European football is really helping them keep their focus on the league.
Liverpool though go into this match at the back of a 3-2 loss to West Ham United and if Arsenal manage to beat them then Arteta’s side will climb above the Anfield outfit on the table.
A few months ago and we would have put all our money on Liverpool but this is a totally transformed Gunners side who are bound to put the home side under all sorts of pressure on Saturday.
Liverpool vs Arsenal: Team news and injuries
Liverpool:
James Milner – Out with a hamstring injury.
Naby Keita – Recovering from a thigh injury and he has an outside chance of playing the Liverpool vs Arsenal game.
Joe Gomez – Out with a calf injury but he is likely to be available on Saturday.
Sadio Mane – Picked up an injury while on international duty but as per the latest reports, he should be fit to play vs Arsenal.
🚨 NEW: Sadio Mane should now be available for Liverpool's game against Arsenal at the weekend. #awlive [@JamesPearceLFC] pic.twitter.com/TRYlSoX8Ym
— Anfield Watch (@AnfieldWatch) November 16, 2021
Jordan Henderson – He picked up an injury while playing for England on Friday and has since returned to Liverpool for further assessments. Current status is unknown.
Andy Robertson – Third injury setback for Jurgen Klopp during the break. He picked up the injury on Monday so the left-back might not be risked in the Liverpool vs Arsenal game.
Firmino – Ruled out with a serious hamstring injury.
Harvey Elliot – He’s returned to training but might not be available this coming weekend.
Curtis Jones – Ruled out.
Arsenal:
Granit Xhaka – On the sidelines with a knee injury.
Thomas Partey – He picked up a muscle injury before the break but should be fit to play on Saturday.
Sead Kolasinac- The left-back picked up a nasty injury during the international break and is ruled out.
Head to Head:
Liverpool wins: 10
Draws: 8
Arsenal wins: 8
Recent form:
Liverpool: LWDLL
Arsenal: WWWWD
Kick-off time and Venue:
The Liverpool vs Arsenal game kicks off at Anfield on November 20th at 17:30 GMT.
Prediction:
Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal
Liverpool vs Arsenal odds:
Liverpool to win: 1.40
Draw: 5
Arsenal to win: 6
