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The opening exchanges were cagey, with neither side willing to take early risks. Arsenal gradually grew into the contest, asserting control through sustained possession and applying pressure by pinning Liverpool into a compact low block. Jeremie Frimpong dropped into the defensive line as the visitors focused on absorbing pressure rather than committing bodies forward. Liverpool weathered Arsenal’s spell and responded with a period of sustained pressure of their own. Their be

Arsenal welcome Liverpool to the Emirates on Thursday evening for a 20:00 kick-off. Arsenal have the opportunity to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League following Manchester City’s draw against Brighton. Liverpool arrive in north London on a nine-game unbeaten run in all competitions, but underlying concerns remain. The Reds are enduring their most difficult spell in over seven decades, having suffered nine defeats in their last 12 matches across competiti

Liverpool closed out the year with a narrow 2–1 victory over Wolves at Anfield, though what initially looked set to be a comfortable evening before the interval turned into an anxious test of nerve against the Premier League’s bottom side. Federico Chiesa was handed his first Premier League start at Anfield, having previously only started in the top flight away at Brighton after the title had already been secured last May. Liverpool, who have now won 17 of their last 20 leagu