The Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool is very crucial in different ways, and here are a few reasons why the game is vital.
All eyes would be at the Emirate Stadium in the Premier League tie between Arsenal and Liverpool scheduled to occur today, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 9:15 pm because this is a fixture that can determine how the run for the top 4 would go on.
Arsenal, who are currently in their best spell all season, would be looking to pick up all three points against Liverpool in the Premier League tie to close the gap on Chelsea, who is currently 3rd on the table. Liverpool would also be looking to reduce the points behind Manchester City, who are presently the table-toppers to one point.
Arsenal vs Liverpool Injury Update
Arsenal
Arsenal would still be without the defender Takehiro Tomiyasu who is currently out due to a calf injury. Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta confirmed that the defender is still out.
He said:
Tomi is the only one that is still there in contention. We have been trying to push him, but with the handbrake a little bit because we need to be careful as we don’t want to get another injury with him.
Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp confirmed that they still have players who are in doubt ahead of the kick-off today, star player Mohammed Salah is in doubt ahead of kick-off as he could not train on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, as a result of swelling.
Klopp, in his press conference, stated:
Mo is a tough cookie and he was only a little bit cut, we were quite lucky with it, It was swollen, painful, yesterday a little less swollen, less painful. Now I got the message that Mo is ready to train.
Arsenal vs. Liverpool Predicted Line Up
Arsenal
Goalkeeper: Ramsdale; Defenders: Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tierney; Midfielders: Odegaard, Partey, Xhaka; Forwards: Saka, Lacazette, Martinelli.
Liverpool
Goalkeeper: Alisson; Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Midfielders: Keita, Fabinho, Thaigo; Forward: Salah, Jota, Mane.
Predictions
Looking at the unbeaten form of both sides in their last three games, this fixture is expected to end in a draw for the two sides.
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