Liverpool take on the visitors Arsenal in the round 18 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Saturday, December 23rd at Anfield (Liverpool).
Liverpool managed to exceed expectations. Last season, the Merseysiders finished only in 5th place in the Premier League. In the summer, they lost several key players and couldn't sign all the desired newcomers. Nevertheless, there were some interesting acquisitions, led by Sobotka, which allowed them to deepen their squad. Unlike the Champions League, the Europa League didn't drain their strength; on the contrary, Klopp had the opportunity to provide practice for those who were not in the starting lineup, youth players, and reserves. Perhaps that's why so many Premier League rounds ended with last-minute victories for the Reds, often showing great determination. As a result, even in December, amid a series of victories and taking advantage of competitors' slip-ups, Salah and company briefly climbed to the top. However, it was short-lived as Manchester United came to secure a goalless draw, scraping through, leaving an old rival without 2 points and taking away their leadership. They vented their frustration on West Ham, crushing them 5-1. However, in the League Cup, even in the quarterfinals, both teams didn't play with their optimal lineups.
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Arsenal managed to surprise last season. Yes, it was disappointing that they couldn't avoid the usual spring decline, and there was no real battle with Manchester City in the final stretch. However, finishing 2nd was a significant leap compared to the previous years spent outside the top 4. This allowed Zinchenko and company to finally play in the Champions League, where they even managed to win their group despite a slip-up against Lance. Meanwhile, there were mixed results on the home front. Despite a hard-fought victory against Manchester City in the Super Cup, they suffered a 1-3 defeat to West Ham in the League Cup. In the Premier League, they managed to top the table, even in December, playing decent football, but then they faced a 0-1 defeat to Aston Villa. However, a 2-0 win against Brighton and a slip-up by the Reds quickly restored the status quo. After that, the London club finally got a bit of a break: during the week, they didn't play in the cup, having been eliminated in advance.
In the early 2000s, the Reds managed to win twice, both times away. But in the last Premier League season, the Gunners took 4 points out of 6 possible. Both teams should understand that a draw will benefit Aston Villa, who are on par with Liverpool and right behind Arsenal. They will play for a win, promising an entertaining match with a total over 2.5 goals.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.
