It’s fifth hosting fourth when Liverpool take on Arsenal in this English Premier League match. Join The Roar from 4:30am (AEDT) for live scores and commentary.
Liverpool have shown their inconsistency throughout the season, dismantling Tottenham 2-nil in early February before being dominated 3-1 by a struggling Leicester City in their past fixture.
However, the Reds have proven to be a thorn in the Gunners’ side in recent years, and with an incredible 4-3 win at the Emirates in the opening week under their belt, Jurgen Klopp’s men will be confident they can break a struggling Arsenal once again.
Such a win would be Liverpool’s 50th win over the North London side at Anfield – the Scousers have only defeated Manchester City, Newcastle United and Aston Villa more.
Despite having Arsenal’s number in more recent head-to-head fixtures, their defence against Arsene Wenger’s men has proven to be lacklustre, having failed to keep a clean sheet in their past ten home games against the Gunners.
Arsenal have consistency problems off their own, and more pressure has been put on Wenger’s job than ever before.
The Gunners progressed to the next round of the FA Cup with a 2-nil win over non-league side Sutton United in their past fixture, however that came hot on the heels of a 5-1 loss to Bayern Munich, and both Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil’s future at the club are in doubt.
Arsenal have failed to beat Liverpool at Anfield in their past three attempts, and they know they require all three points if they wish to keep their Premier League dream alive.
Managers and players from both sides are under immense pressure coming into this fixture, however none more so than Wenger, who is already rumoured to be on the way out of a club that many feel he built.
This is a fixture that tends to produce a lot of goals, both sides boasting a strong attack but weak defence. The team that stays tightest in the back will likely walk away with all three points.
Prediction
Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal
Ben
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A frustrating year watching the Reds be 5 wins, 4 draws in 9 matches against the other top 6 teams.....outstanding...... but then we blow any chance of being a title contender through losing against bottom half sides.
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FULL TIME: Liverpool 3 - 1 Arsenal
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90+4' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. Arsenal are outside of the top four, and Liverpool are in. LIVERPOOL 3 - 1 ARSENAL
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90+3' - Mane goes down and Lucas comes on for Lallana. Liverpool are seeing the game out to the end. LIVERPOOL 3 - 1 ARSENAL
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90+1' - GOAL LIVERPOOL Liverpool get all three points. Origi gets the ball down the wing and plays the ball into Wijnaldum, who hits the ball past Cech into the bottom corner. LIVERPOOL 3 - 1 ARSENAL
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90' - There will be three minutes of time added on. LIVERPOOL 2 - 1 ARSENAL
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89' - Arsenal are running out time fast, Liverpool are not giving away an inch. LIVERPOOL 2 - 1 ARSENAL
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86' - Walcott looks for a ball inside the box, but there are no players in the box. LIVERPOOL 2 - 1 ARSENAL
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84' - Milner's corner finds the head of Firmino, but the ball sails over the bar for a goal kick. LIVERPOOL 2 - 1 ARSENAL
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83' - OFF THE POST! Milner's ball finds the head of Origi and it comes off the post. Liverpool come away with the ball once again and win a corner. LIVERPOOL 2 - 1 ARSENAL
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82' - Mustafi gives away foul on Origi, and Liverpool have a chance to extend their lead and put the game to bed. LIVERPOOL 2 - 1 ARSENAL
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81' - Coutinho comes off for Origi in a change for the Reds. LIVERPOOL 2 - 1 ARSENAL
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79' - Oxlade-Chamberlain's ball in the box finds the head of Mustafi, but Mustafi can only head the ball over the bar. LIVERPOOL 2 - 1 ARSENAL
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78' - Can fouled Walcott badly, but he goes down injured as well and the referee doesn't give Can his second yellow. Instead, Xhaka gets on for talking to the referee. LIVERPOOL 2 - 1 ARSENAL
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76' - Coutinho's ball in the box is steered towards goal, but Cech did well to react and hold the ball. LIVERPOOL 2 - 1 ARSENAL
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75' - Arsene Wenger decides to make a double change, as Giroud and Welbeck come off for Perez and Walcott. LIVERPOOL 2 - 1 ARSENAL
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74' - Coutinho finds space to shoot but he can lift the ball over the bar. LIVERPOOL 2 - 1 ARSENAL
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71' - Liverpool are giving Arsenal trouble moving forward, they are having a good run of attacking play, and now they have a corner. LIVERPOOL 2 - 1 ARSENAL
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69' - Bellerin's ball in the box is basically just a pass to Mingolet. LIVERPOOL 2 - 1 ARSENAL