It is the title favourites against last season's winners in the Premier League as Arsenal welcome Liverpool to the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night. The Gunners have been boosted by their nearest title challengers Manchester City dropping points in their last two league games, while they took full advantage by winning theirs.
Meanwhile, Liverpool were pegged back to a 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage against Fulham last time out, via a stunning equaliser from Harrison Reed deep into stoppage time. They still maintain fourth place in the table, but any hopes of the Reds retaining their title crown are all but over.
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Arsenal vs Liverpool prediction: Gunners to show title credentials?
Key stats
- Arsenal have won seven games in a row in all competitions.
- Liverpool have only won one of their last three away league matches.
- Arsenal are unbeaten in three home H2Hs in the league, winning twice.
Correct score prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool
Arsenal should be rightfully favourites here to claim all three points on home soil given their irresistible form of late. They have struggled to keep clean sheets though, which should encourage Liverpool slightly.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.5%
- DRAW: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
- AWAY: 17/4 5.25) – 19.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Arsenal have unsurprisingly been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to secure another three points. A draw can still be backed at just over 23%, while a Liverpool victory is rated at 19%.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page, as well as our Premier League predictions & betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Arsenal strong at home
As mentioned before, Arsenal are unbeaten in the previous three league meetings at the Emirates between the two sides, winning twice. Liverpool did win the last H2H 1-0 earlier this season, one of just two defeats the Gunners have suffered, but it was at Anfield.
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Arsenal preview: Saka and Trossard to start?
Mikel Arteta could choose to bring both Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard back into the starting XI for this one. Riccardo Calafiori, Cristian Mosquera and Max Dowman are still injured for the Gunners.
Predicted lineup: Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Odegaard, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres & Trossard
Last five results:
- Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal
- Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa
- Arsenal 2-1 Brighton
- Arsenal 2-1 Crystal Palace
- Everton 0-1 Arsenal
Liverpool preview: Ekitike still doubtful
Hugo Ekitike missed Liverpool's draw at Fulham due to a slight injury, and so remains a doubt for this fixture. Mohamed Salah will not return after helping Egypt qualify for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Predicted lineup: Alisson (GK); Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones; Szoboszlai, Wirtz & Gakpo
Last five results:
- Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
- Liverpool 0-0 Leeds
- Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
- Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
- Liverpool 2-0 Brighton
Player to watch: Declan Rice
Declan Rice marked his return to the Arsenal team with a brilliant brace against Bournemouth. The Englishman often turns up on the big occasion, and will be aiming to run the midfield against Liverpool with his energy and quality.