Arsenal take on the visitors Liverpool in the round 21 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Thursday, January 8th at Emirates Stadium (London).
Arsenal are aiming for a long-awaited title. Under Arteta, the Gunners have undoubtedly returned to the ranks of true football giants. However, just as they previously failed to catch City, in the 2024/2025 season they had little chance and eventually lost out to the Reds. Big expectations surround the current campaign, despite the fact that several key players have regularly been sidelined. Even so, those available have delivered excellent results. Arsenal have been especially impressive in the Champions League, where they have recorded only victories, while in the League Cup a rotated squad eliminated Crystal Palace on penalties to reach the semifinals. In the Premier League they have consistently held the top spot, including a dominant win over Aston Villa. A 3–2 victory against Bournemouth also allowed them to extend the gap to the Citizens and other main chasers. Overall, Arsenal’s recent form in domestic competition looks strong and confident. Their ability to consistently take points against both top sides and mid-table opponents underlines their serious title ambitions.
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Liverpool spent many years under Klopp, and his departure in 2024 was expected to bring problems, yet Slot surprisingly won the Premier League in his very first season in England. Even then there were warning signs, including a loss in the League Cup final and an early exit from the Champions League playoffs. It seemed those issues were addressed with a major summer transfer campaign. However, Liverpool immediately lost the Community Shield and then endured a very disappointing spell in autumn. They were beaten again by the same Crystal Palace in the League Cup, while problems persisted in both the Champions League and the Premier League. In December, though, performances improved despite a scandalous critical interview, but new setbacks followed in recent rounds: they failed to score against Leeds and dropped two points after conceding late against Fulham. Liverpool’s recent results suggest gradual improvement, but consistency is still lacking. Dropped points in key matches continue to prevent them from closing the gap to the leaders.
The Merseysiders have lost only one of their last seven matches against the London giants. However, they have also managed just two wins in that run, including one earlier this autumn. It seems the leaders can once again confirm their status. The pick is Arsenal with a “-1 goal” handicap.
Prediction for the match: Arsenal to win with -1.0 handicap.
