In recent years, Liverpool has entered this stage of the season involved in the battle for the Premier League crown, but in this campaign they will simply be spectators, while the league leaders, Arsenal, sweat over every point. In European football, the Merseysiders are not even sure of next season after an unsuccessful run of three winless matches left them eighth, three points off the top six. There is hope for Anfield, which is a formidable fortress, and the Reds have not conceded in their last four home matches and proved their worth by thrashing Manchester United 7-0. Moreover, the visitors from the capital have lost in their last six Premier League meetings at this stadium with an overall score of 4-22. After 28 rounds, Liverpool have 12 victories and seven draws, which corresponds to 43 points and the eighth position in the table. Today, Dias, Ramsey, Keita, and Bicetek, who has a muscle injury, will not be able to play.
Today, a completely different Arsenal will visit. A 4-1 victory over Leeds in the last round resulted in seven consecutive wins in the Premier League, adding confidence that the red half of North London can see their first championship triumph since the 2003/04 season. The potential of the Gunners to win the title was fully demonstrated in their victory over Liverpool 3-2 in the first round. Today, there will be a chance to earn the first double in the league against the Reds since 2009/10. The Gunners approach the weekend with an eight-point lead over Manchester City, partly due to their away form, as they have won seven more points away than their nearest rivals. This includes winning seven of their last eight away matches in the Premier League. Today, Saliba, Tomiyasu, Nketiah, and Elneny, who has a bruise, will remain on the bench.
