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The standout fixture of matchday three pits last season’s Premier League champions Liverpool against runners-up Arsenal, with both sides heading into the clash boasting perfect starts to the campaign. This is the game that could set the tone for the season, not only in terms of points but also in the psychological battle between two clubs expected to challenge each other right until the end.

Liverpool’s title defence is already living up to expectations in terms of entertainment, if not control. Their 4-2 victory over Bournemouth and 3-2 success against Newcastle both followed a similar pattern: flying into a 2-0 lead, surrendering it, then needing late goals to secure maximum points. That resilience and ability to deliver in crucial moments has been a hallmark of Liverpool under Arne Slot, though he will be concerned about the defensive lapses that almost cost them on both occasions. Regardless, the Reds are scoring freely, and one more goal would see them make history by netting in a club-record 37 consecutive Premier League games.

For Arsenal, the opening weeks of the new season have been about building confidence and laying down a marker. Their back-to-back clean-sheet victories over Manchester United and Leeds were less about attacking flair and more about control, discipline, and defensive solidity – attributes that manager Mikel Arteta has been desperate to instil. Having lost out narrowly in three consecutive title races, Arsenal are determined to show they can close the gap, and nothing would underline that more than winning at Anfield. Should they do so, it would also represent the first time in over a century that the Gunners begin a league season with three straight wins without conceding a goal.

This is also a crucial fixture in terms of momentum. Liverpool face a tricky stretch of games following this one, while Arsenal must travel to Anfield before hosting newly-crowned Club World Cup winners Chelsea. Victory here would give either side a significant boost in confidence and establish early bragging rights in the title race.

Kafa Kafaya Geçmiş

Liverpool and Arsenal share one of English football’s greatest rivalries, but recent results have gone the way of the Gunners. Arsenal are unbeaten in the last six Premier League H2Hs (W2, D4), which includes last season’s double where they won at the Emirates and drew at Anfield. That said, Anfield has not been a happy hunting ground for Arsenal historically, as they have not won a league game there since September 2012 (W0, D5, L7).

Liverpool’s dominance in this fixture at home has often been emphatic, with 22 goals scored across their last six league victories at Anfield against Arsenal. However, with Arsenal growing in belief and slowly turning the tide in recent years, this match feels like a true clash between equals rather than the one-sided affairs of the past decade.

Sıcak İstatistikler ve Seriler

• Liverpool have scored first in ten of their last 12 matches across all competitions
• Ten of Liverpool’s last 13 home league games produced both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals.
• Since the start of 2023/24, no side in Europe’s top five leagues has scored more goals from corners than Arsenal (33).
• The same half-time result has been mirrored at full-time in four of Arsenal’s last five away league matches.

These stats highlight contrasting tendencies: Liverpool’s chaotic but attacking nature, and Arsenal’s more measured approach built on set-piece efficiency and defensive structure.

Key Players to Watch and Missing Players

Liverpool – Cody Gakpo

The Dutch forward has become a reliable weapon at Anfield, with 13 of his last 15 Liverpool goals coming on home soil.

He also scored the opener in this fixture last season, showing his knack for delivering in big games. Gakpo’s movement between the lines could test an Arsenal defence that has otherwise looked watertight so far.

Arsenal – Eberechi Eze

Arsenal’s new signing brings creativity and unpredictability, and his past record against Liverpool is encouraging. Eze netted the winner for Crystal Palace at Anfield in 2023/24, sparking a run of form where he lost just one of his last 17 goalscoring appearances at club level.

If fit enough to feature prominently, he could be Arsenal’s difference-maker in what is likely to be a tense affair.

Injury News

Liverpool remain without Jeremie Frimpong, though Arne Slot otherwise has his first-choice squad largely intact. Arsenal’s situation is more concerning. Captain Martin Ødegaard and star winger Bukayo Saka limped off during their win over Leeds and join Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz on the treatment table, leaving Arteta sweating over key attacking options ahead of this huge clash.

Bahis Analizi

This fixture has been a goldmine for goals in recent years, especially at Anfield, where Liverpool thrive on the energy of the crowd. The Reds have led at half-time in five of their last six matches, including against Arsenal, and that could be the market to watch again. With both sides strong in attack but Arsenal missing key creative players, Liverpool to lead at half-time and both teams to score could provide solid value.

Best Bet: Liverpool to be winning at half-time.

Tahmin

Liverpool’s resilience and attacking output at Anfield makes them slight favourites, but Arsenal’s new defensive steel means this should be a close encounter.

Predicted Score: Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal

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