Arsenal vs Liverpool Preview; Team News, Potential Lineups, Date & Kick-Off Time, Prediction

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Arsenal will lock horns with Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, February 4, as the Gunners will be looking forward to keeping their title hope alive.

Arsenal vs Liverpool Preview;

Arsenal's title hope may depend on the outcome of Sunday's clash as they face English Premier League leaders, Liverpool this weekend.

The Gunners secured the hopes of contending for the League title again this season, but they currently sit five points behind Jurgen Klopp's men with both sides winning in midweek.

Mikel Arteta and his men got off their poor performances against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night, January 30, as they secured a 2-1 victory.

Meanwhile, Liverpool were impressive at Anfield on Wednesday, January 31, putting four past Chelsea to regain their healthy stand in the Premier League table.

The Reds are presently in good form as the Gunners found out three weeks ago (January 7) in the FA Cup when the Anfield outfit put two past the Gunners at Emirates.

However, an exciting encounter awaits the two teams' supporters and football lovers across the world this weekend.

Arsenal vs Liverpool Team News;

Arsenal

Arteta will be looking forward to having Thomas Partey back fit for Sunday's match following his return to training ahead of the Nottingham Forest triumph.

However, the Sunday game might come too soon for the midfielder and probably won't start the weekend's fixture.

Mikel Arteta has no fresh injury trouble with Fabio Vieira and Jurrien Timber still out of action.

Emile Smith Rowe could be available after his brilliant performance at the City Ground but the boss might prefer using Kai Havertz in his place in these types of fixtures.

Liverpool

The Reds have welcomed Dominik Szoboszlai, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Andy Robertson back into the squad in their recent outings.

However, it's no guarantee that the trio will start at the Emirates given how impressive their colleagues have delivered in their respective absences.

Szoboszlai, on the other hand, might retain his position and Alexander-Arnold is set to make the first-team squad, Joe Gomez could start ahead of Robertson at the left-back side.

Liverpool are still without Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, Mohamed Salah, and Kostas Tsimikas. Joel Matip might remain unavailable until the end of the season.


Arsenal vs Liverpool potential lineups

Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Rice, Odegaard, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.

Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones; Jota, Nuñez, Diaz

Date, kick-off time and venue

The Arsenal vs Liverpool game is scheduled to be played at Emirates Stadium at 4:30 pm GMT on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Prediction

There should be some differences from the recent FA Cup meeting, with both sides set to deploy an alternate starting lineup.

Liverpool, in particular, will be stronger, while Arsenal will likely play more attacking football.

Sunday game is a huge match for the Gunners, who need to win to secure their title race position. Anything but three points, and usurping the Reds will undoubtedly hinder their chances.

An enthralling clash of styles is set to be witnessed, with Liverpool's heavy-metal football clashing with Arteta's security and control. It will be tough to say Liverpool will smash all three points at Emirates, therefore, we predict that the game will end in a 2-2 draw.

What's your take on this? You can drop your prediction in the space provided below.
 
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