Premier League Round 24
Emirates Stadium
30-01-2013 @19.45 GMT
How is the two teams form?
The Gunners have won three of their last five matches, latest 5-1 against West Ham and 3-2 against Brighton in the FA Cup. They are currently 6th in the Premier League, one point behind Everton on the 5th. The teams top scorer is Theo Walcott with 10 goals so far in the season.
Liverpool is currently 7th in the Premier League, three points behind Arsenal. Like Arsenal the Reds have won three of their last matches, however, they surprisingly lost against Oldham in the FA Cup this weekend. Luis Suarez is the clubs top scorer with 16 goals, only two after Robin van Persie on the Premier League top scorer list.
The last 10 matches between the Londoners and the Merseyside team have ended in five Arsenal victories, four draws and one win for Liverpool. The last meeting was in October 2012, here Arsenal won 2-0 by goals of Podolski and Cazorla.
Liverpool is currently 7th in the Premier League, three points behind Arsenal. Like Arsenal the Reds have won three of their last matches, however, they surprisingly lost against Oldham in the FA Cup this weekend. Luis Suarez is the clubs top scorer with 16 goals, only two after Robin van Persie on the Premier League top scorer list.
The last 10 matches between the Londoners and the Merseyside team have ended in five Arsenal victories, four draws and one win for Liverpool. The last meeting was in October 2012, here Arsenal won 2-0 by goals of Podolski and Cazorla.
What is the probable starting XI?
Arsenal is still missing Arteta and Fabianski while there are doubts about Vermaelen and Coquelin. Meanwhile, Liverpool is without Flanagan and Kelly while Reina, Johnson and Enrique are doubtful.
Szczesny
Sagna - Mertesacker - Vermaelen - Gibbs
Walcott - Wilshere - Diaby - Podolski
Cazorla
Giroud
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Sturridge
Suárez
Downing - Lucas - Gerrard - Sterling
Johnson - Agger - Carragher - Wisdom
Reina
What to expect from this match?
Liverpool will have to pick themselves up after the weekend's mess. Meanwhile, Arsenal is high after their 5-1 victory last week, and their lucky win against Brighton.
However, history is against Liverpool and the last two matches between the two has ended in Arsenal wins. Luis Suarez will be dangerous against a poor playing Arsenal defends, but at the same time Arsenal might have the pace in their play to keep Liverpool busy in their own back line.
Both teams will give their best in this match, however, due to their current form in the league this might end in a horrible draw.
However, history is against Liverpool and the last two matches between the two has ended in Arsenal wins. Luis Suarez will be dangerous against a poor playing Arsenal defends, but at the same time Arsenal might have the pace in their play to keep Liverpool busy in their own back line.
Both teams will give their best in this match, however, due to their current form in the league this might end in a horrible draw.
What are the odds?
The best odds on Arsenal is 7/5 from William Hill while a draw gives a 11/5 at Coral. A Liverpool victory gives a 13/5 at StanJames. Betting on the result to be 0-0 gives an impressing 14 from SkyBets.
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