Liverpool and Arsenal cross swords this Saturday in a thrilling showdown. A real duel for the title.
Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary former manager of Manchester United, used to say that the title of champion of England was not decided during the Boxing Day period but he could get lost there. It is with this statement in mind that Liverpool and Arsenal, respectively 2e and 1er in the Premier League standings, will take to the Anfield pitch this Saturday (at 6:30 p.m.).
Liverpool and Arsenal fight for the lead
For Liverpool, it is a second shock in a row at home after the derby against Manchester United (0-0). Against the Red Devils, they were unable to win, but they have since recovered well by crushing West Ham in the League Cup (5-1) in the middle of the week.
Klopp admitted he was disappointed by the lack of atmosphere at Anfield in midweek and issued a rallying cry to supporters. This would be necessary to be able to triumph over the Gunners and avoid a second home match in a row without a goal scored since March 2021.
The Reds had managed to score in 26 matches in a row in the top flight before coming up against the Red Devils. Their unbeaten streak in the Premier League still remains at 10 matches. And it’s been almost 14 months since they last bowed to their land. It was against Leeds United.
This is the scale of the task awaiting Arsenal. But Londoners are far from discouraged. They remain on a convincing success against Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton. Confidence is high and it will be even higher if there is a positive result at Anfield. If they win at Anfield, the Gunners would ensure they are top of the Championship on Christmas Day. And this, for the 2e consecutive year.
The probable line-ups of Liverpool – Arsenal
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Szoboszlai, Endo, Jones; Salah, Nunez, Diaz.
Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.
On which channel can you watch the Liverpool – Arsenal match?
The meeting between Liverpool and Arsenal will be followed this Saturday from 6:30 p.m. on the Canal+ Foot channel. You will also be able to follow the match in streaming via the group’s dedicated platform, MyCanal.