Who: Liverpool vs Arsenal What: English Premier League, match day 9 When: Sunday, November 1, Where: Anfield, Liverpool, United Kingdom How to follow: Al Jazeera will provide build-up and live updates from . Humiliated by one of the most chastening defeats in their club’s glittering history, Arsenal have a chance to erase the embarrassment of their League Cup loss at Fleetwood Town when they face Premier League title rivals Liverpool on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side were left shell-shocked by their penalty shootout exit against fourth-tier minnows Fleetwood following a dismal display in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw.
The Premier League champions were so far below their best that it was hard to believe this was the same team that stormed to the title last term and looked hungry to retain the crown in the opening weeks of this season. A victory at Anfield would restore Arsenal’s belief, but in-form Liverpool will be no pushovers, especially on their home turf. Heading into the match on a five-game winning streak, Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool are in a confident mood, and the Reds can move within three points of the Gunners if they win this weekend’s marquee match-up.
Here’s everything you need to know about Liverpool vs Arsenal: Arsenal are second in the Premier League standings on 21 points after eight games, sitting behind leaders Manchester City on goal difference. The Gunners have won seven league games and lost just once – a 3-0 defeat at Brighton last month. In the Champions League, they are seventh in the league standings with two wins and a draw.
However, they were knocked out of the League Cup in the fourth round after losing 5-3 on penalties to fourth-tier Fleetwood. Liverpool are fourth in the league standings on 15 points, six points off the top of the table. The Reds have won four games, drawn three and lost once.
In the Champions League, they are third with three wins in three, and have qualified for the League Cup quarterfinals after beating Chelsea 6-5 on penalties midweek. Opta’s supercomputer has given Arsenal a 41.8 percent probability of winning this game at Anfield. Liverpool have a 32.7 percent chance, while the odds of a draw stand at 25.5 percent. (Last five games in all competitions; latest match first) Andoni Iraola (Liverpool): “It’s still October; take one game at a time, and I always say the first reference is normally when we have played against each other once, halfway through the season, and then you can start looking at the standings.
It’s good if they have expectations and think we can win. But if you ask me, it is still early.” Mikel Arteta (Arsenal): “We expect a big game on Sunday; we’re looking forward to it for sure. It’s been 14 years since we last won there, so it’s time to do it.” Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool): “It’s a night like this [against Chelsea] and the other night [Villarreal] – the fans definitely like what they’re seeing and, of course, you feel that energy and it’s great.
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