Premier League 2022-23: Liverpool vs Arsenal: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

The Gunners look to use Merseyside as stepping stones in the road to Premier League glory

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal face a crucial match in the race for the Premier League title as they travel to Anfield on Sunday. After Manchester City beat Liverpool 4-1, Arsenal responded with a 4-1 victory over Leeds, maintaining their eight-point lead at the top of the table, though they have played one more game than City.

A win against Liverpool could put Arsenal in a strong position to win the league, but it won't be easy, as Liverpool has lost only one Premier League game at home this season, and that was against Leeds

This season has been a difficult one for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, who narrowly missed out on the quadruple last year. Their only hope of success this year is finishing in the top four, but that seems unlikely as they currently sit in eighth place, ten points behind fourth-placed Manchester United.

Kickoff: Sunday, April 9th; 4:30 PM BST; 09:00 PM IST

Liverpool Form in All Competitions: D-L-L-L-W

Arsenal Form in All Competitions: W-W-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Liverpool: Cody Gakpo

This could Gakpo's chance to impress, the player has settled in well into Jurgen Klopp's side and will be looking forward to a key performance at home if the Merseyside wish to keep their top four chances alive. His link-up play alongside Salah and Nunez will play a very important role in the fixture.

Arsenal: Gabriel Jesus

It seems like the Brazilian striker has started from right where he left after returning from his lengthy injury. Jesus will play an important role up top as Arsenal prepare for a set of tough encounters in the coming weeks and a loss here could severely hurt Arsenal's title chances.

Match facts

• The Gunners are aiming to achieve their first league double over Liverpool since the 2009-10 season. It's been a while since Arsenal won back-to-back league matches against the Reds, with their last instance of doing so dating back to September 2012.
• Arsenal has faced Liverpool eight times in the Premier League while being at the top of the league (winning three, drawing three, and losing two). Interestingly, these encounters have witnessed a combined total of 33 goals, averaging over four per match.
• Liverpool's recent Premier League record at home has been impressive, with them winning five out of their last six games (drawing one). In their last three home matches, they have outscored their opponents 11-0.
• Liverpool has not conceded a goal in their previous 7 hours and 26 minutes of league football at Anfield.

Players and injury news for Liverpool vs Arsenal

For Liverpool's midweek game at Stamford Bridge, Klopp made several changes to his squad. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson are expected to return to the starting lineup against Arsenal. Virgil van Dijk, who was ill, should also be fit to play and partner Ibrahima Konate in the center-back position.

There is a possibility that Thiago could make a return to the midfield after a lengthy injury layoff. Luis Diaz is currently recovering from injury, and while he is making progress, he won't be available for this upcoming match. Stefan Bajcetic remains sidelined as well.

The Arsenal team has no new injuries to worry about, but William Saliba is expected to miss his third consecutive game due to a back injury. As a result, Rob Holding is likely to retain his place in the starting lineup.

Bukayo Saka, who was rested in the previous match, is set to return to the team. The last spot in Arteta's front three is up for grabs, and Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard being likely contenders.

Head to Head Records

Matches: 238

Liverpool: 94

Draw: 62

Arsenal: 82

Predicted lineup

Liverpool predicted lineup:

Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konata, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Henderson, Elliott; Salah, Gakpo, Nunez.

Arsenal predicted lineup:

Ramsdale; White, Holding, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Partey, Xhaka, Odegaard; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli

Prediction for Liverpool vs Arsenal

It is widely believed that Arsenal have the ability to secure their first victory at Liverpool in over a decade this weekend, as they can exploit the vulnerabilities of the hosts in various ways. However, some have expressed concerns that Liverpool's strong form at home could prove to be a formidable obstacle for the Gunners.

Despite this, many believe that Arsenal will not succumb to pressure as they have in previous years, and will give a good account of themselves. However, there is a sense that Liverpool has a knack for rising to the occasion when necessary, and they may do so again in this game, potentially aiding Manchester City's title bid.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal

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