Arsenal vs Liverpool Preview

• Draw
• Havertz to score

The Premier League’s game of the weekend sees title contenders Arsenal and Liverpool face off at the Emirates Stadium, with both sides riding high on the back of 1-0 European victories.

Liverpool currently sit atop the Premier League, four points ahead of Arsenal, making this a pivotal clash as the Gunners aim to narrow that gap and regain momentum after a surprising league defeat.

Form and Team News

Arsenal’s shock 2-0 loss to Bournemouth last week not only ended their impressive 16-game unbeaten run across all competitions (W13, D3), but also saw pivotal defender William Saliba sent off.

His suspension could prove costly, as Arsenal haven’t kept Liverpool off the scoresheet in their last 17 Premier League encounters.

Despite this, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has orchestrated two consecutive home victories over Liverpool in the league, suggesting the Gunners could still capitalise on home advantage.

Liverpool, meanwhile, come into this clash following a remarkable start to the season. Their midweek win over RB Leipzig marked their sixth consecutive away victory in all competitions, setting a club record for opening away wins in a season.

Manager Arne Slot has brought an electric style to the side, guiding Liverpool to their best-ever start under a new manager, with 11 wins in his first 12 games (L1).

A win here would bring Liverpool to 24 points from nine games, marking their second-best start in Premier League history.

Key Players to Watch

Kai Havertz (Arsenal): The forward has been on fire at the Emirates, scoring in five consecutive home league games for Arsenal. A goal here would see him join Thierry Henry as the only Arsenal player to score in six successive Premier League home games.

Darwin Núñez (Liverpool): Liverpool’s in-form striker scored in midweek and will look to exploit Saliba’s absence in Arsenal’s backline. Núñez has never tasted Premier League defeat when he scores (W15, D1), except once in a 3-2 loss to Arsenal two seasons ago, a defeat he may be motivated to avenge.

Prediction

Both teams are in strong form, making this a tightly contested clash with little separating them on paper. Arsenal’s home advantage and Liverpool’s unbeaten away run should make for an intense, high-tempo encounter that could end in a hard-fought draw.

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