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In round 17, Liverpool, despite playing a strong attack, launching 34 shots, could not beat MU. The first draw at the “holy land” of Anfield after 7 consecutive wins at home in the Premier League this season caused Liverpool (38 points) lost the top spot to Arsenal (39 points).
At this time, the race for the 2023/2024 Premier League championship is going on very attractively with fierce competition from many teams. Liverpool and Arsenal are the two strongest candidates and the direct competition between them has the meaning of a real “6-point match”.
Liverpool vs Arsenal is the highlight match of round 18 of the Premier League. Photo: NBC Sports
Since the beginning of the season, Liverpool has had many dramatic victories at the last minute. In particular, their home field record is extremely stable. Coach Klopp is also currently putting all his effort so that Liverpool can win in the stressful and fierce phase of the Premier League, when the players will lose a lot of energy when having to play with high density.
As for Arsenal, despite losing 2 away matches (with a score of 0-1) against Newcastle and Aston Villa, it cannot be denied that the Gunners’ competitive spirit has clearly improved. Arsenal can stay calm when facing difficulties and solve problems in the best way. That is the necessary quality for them to have more hope of reaching the throne after an unfortunate runner-up finish last season.
Liverpool’s force in this match is significantly dented without Matip, Robertson, and Jota. In addition, Mac Allister is also likely to have to sit out. On the Arsenal side, only Tomiyasu is the most notable absence.
The competition between Liverpool and Arsenal at this time promises to be a very attractive duel. This is the way Liverpool often plays at home and it is also the position that helps Arsenal best exploit their strengths. Liverpool is very eager to win to surpass Arsenal and regain the top spot in the table, but this great battle will likely end in a draw.
Liverpool cannot easily overcome Arsenal despite having home field advantage. Photo: This Is Anfield
Expected lineup Liverpool vs Arsenal:
Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Szoboszlai, Endo, Gravenberch; Salah, Nunez, Diaz.
Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.
Forecast: Draw 2-2.