The London giant finished second in the EPL last season and eliminated Real in the Champions League, but still failed to claim a title in any tournament. This season, however, the team is performing successfully across all competitions.
They have already reached the League Cup semifinals, although only getting past Crystal Palace in the quarterfinals after a penalty shootout. In the Champions League, they’ve maintained a perfect record so far. In the Premier League, they have managed to consistently stay at the top. Aston Villa were even thrashed 4-1, and Bournemouth were beaten 3-2 as their rivals slipped up.
Slot won the Premier League at “Anfield” on his first attempt. But after the summer break, despite a significant squad reinforcement, the team suffered a noticeable dip with numerous defeats, and Salah, the long-time leader, publicly criticized both the club’s management and the Dutch manager personally. By winter, however, the situation had stabilized. Even so, there were draws against both Leeds and Fulham.
Arteta’s side averages two goals scored per match, conceding just 0.7. Mac Allister and company do not have particularly impressive stats: only 1.6 goals scored on average per game, and as many as 1.4 conceded.
Arsenal has won all six of their most recent EPL matches and overcame Crystal Palace in the League Cup
50% of Arsenal’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.7 goals per match
Liverpool has failed to win in two consecutive games
60% of Liverpool’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.0 goals per match.
Arsenal (probable lineup): Raya – Lewis-Skelly, Hincapié, Saliba, Rice – Merino, Zubimendi, Ødegaard – Trossard, Gyökeres, Saka
Liverpool (probable lineup): Alisson – Kerkez, van Dijk, Konaté, Frimpong – Jones, Gravenberch, Wirtz, Mac Allister, Chiesa – Ekitike.
In the last seven encounters, Liverpool has won twice but lost only once during this period.
