Liverpool will host Arsenal tonight in the 17th match-week of the Barclays Premier League.
Kick-off: Sunday, 21-December-14, 16:00
Venue: Anfield Stadium
Referee: Michael Oliver
Possible Lineups:
Team News:
Liverpool
- Liverpool will be without Daniel Sturridge, Suso and Glen Johnson once again today.
- Johnson suffered an injury against Manchester United last weekend while the other two are long term absentees.
- Full-back Jon Flanagan is back from injury but is yet to acquire full fitness.
- Italian striker Mario Balotelli is suspended for this game due to his racist comments on social media.
- Centre-back Dejan Lovren is a doubt for this game and Mamadou Sakho is likely to replace him.
- Midfielder Joe Allen is expected to be back after missing the midweek Capital One Cup game against Bournemouth.
Arsenal
- Meanwhile, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will be without Aaron Ramsey, Theo Walcott, Nacho and Monreal, Mikel Arteta, Mesut Ozil and Laurent Koscienly.
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Chamberlain is expected to back for this clash from his groin injury.
- Midfielder Aaron Ramsey is set to miss this month.
- Defender Calum Chambers is available after serving a suspension.
- The rest injury list remains the same.
Stats:
- Last time, Liverpool won 5 – 1 against Arsenal at Anfield.
- Five hatricks have been seen between these two sides in the Premier League, more than any other fixture.
- Arsenal have lost only two of their last 14 Premier League games against the Reds.
- Alexis Sanchez has been involved in 65% of Arsenal's last 17 Premier League goals.
Prediction:
Liverpool 2 – 1 Arsenal, definitely a difficult game for Liverpool but luckily for me they will win.
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arsenal will win 3 - 0
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