Liverpool take on the visitors Arsenal in the round 3 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Sunday, August 31st at Anfield (Liverpool).
Liverpool are doing everything to stay on top. The Merseysiders said goodbye to Klopp in 2024. Everyone expected a decline without Jürgen — but no one knew how deep it could be. However, Slot managed to secure the Premier League title in convincing fashion. There were setbacks though, from losing to PSG on penalties in the Champions League (after winning in Paris) to failing in the League Cup final. Perhaps that’s why the Reds’ bosses did not stop at finding replacements for Alexander-Arnold, Jota, Díaz, and Núñez — they spent record hundreds of millions overall! Yet in the Super Cup the favorites squandered their lead against Crystal Palace, who took the trophy on penalties. Then, leading 2-0 against Bournemouth, they allowed the opponent to equalize. Fortunately, Chiesa — written off by many — struck in the 88th minute before Salah sealed the 4-2 scoreline. Against Newcastle, even with a man advantage, they let the Magpies come back from 0-2, but somehow snatched a 3-2 victory thanks to a goal from teenage talent Rio. Liverpool’s defense still looks shaky, but their attack remains one of the deadliest in Europe. The consistency of Salah and the resurgence of Chiesa are keeping them afloat in tight moments.
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Arsenal have lifted silverware under Arteta, but only in cup competitions — and that was long ago, soon after Mikel’s return to London as manager. Progress followed, with Arsenal being the main challenger to Manchester City for several years. In 2024/25, they remained City’s biggest rival in name, but in reality were ten points behind Liverpool. In the Champions League, they impressed by knocking out Real Madrid, but then had no real chance against PSG, and once again failed to progress past the semifinals in the domestic cups — another season without a trophy. To raise their chances, the club splashed big in the summer, bringing in long-awaited top striker Gyökeres along with other costly reinforcements. Against Manchester United, they scraped a win thanks to a set-piece goal and Raya’s saves. Versus Leeds, they produced a goal fest with Gyökeres scoring twice, but suffered injuries to Saka and Ødegaard. Havertz had already landed in the treatment room earlier. Arsenal’s squad depth will now be tested, and their ability to cope without key creative players could define the early part of their campaign. Still, with Gyökeres leading the line, their attacking potential is stronger than in previous years.
In the last six official encounters, the clubs share one win each. The other four games ended in draws, including both of their most recent clashes — each finishing 2-2. The Merseysiders are seen as favorites. But with their defensive issues, the logical pick is “total over 2.5 goals.”
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.
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