The FA Cup is set to feature a highly anticipated match tomorrow between Arsenal and Liverpool. Liverpool are the table topper in the English Premier League, having 45 points from their first 20 games. Arsenal, on the other hand, made a strong start in the season but lost the rhythm in the middle of the campaign. The Gunners were at the top, but Arsenal are winless in their last three games in a row, which moved them to the 4th place in the league table.
However, Arsenal and Liverpool will start their journey in the FA Cup from the third-round tie. Arsenal will host the match tomorrow at Emirate Stadium, aiming to get back on the winning track following their two defeats in a row.
Stats & Facts
- The last time Liverpool defeated Arsenal in the FA Cup was back in 2001 when they beat the Gunners in the FA Cup final in Cardiff. However, Liverpool have failed to win any of their last three FA Cup meetings against Arsenal.
- Arsenal eliminated Liverpool eight times from the FA Cup – only Manchester United eliminated Liverpool (10 times) more than the Gunners. In contrast, Liverpool knocked out Arsenal from the FA Cup five times.
- Arsenal have an excellent FA Cup records at home. They have lost just three of their last 49 FA Cup games at Emirates Stadium, while they won 36 and tied the remaining 10 games.
- In the third round of the FA Cup, Liverpool were eliminated in one of their last 12 games.
Team News
Liverpool’s goal machine Mohammad Salah is unavailable as he is on international duty with Egypt, while midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai got a hamstring injury during the match against Newcastle United. Liverpool will also miss the service of Ben Doak, Kostas Tsimikas, Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, Andrew Robertson, and Joel Matip due to their respective injury.
As for Arsenal, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Mohamed Elneny are unavailable for their international duty with Japan and Egypt. In addition, Jurrien Timber and Fabio Vieira still remain injured.
Possible Lineup for Arsenal:
Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
Possible Lineup for Liverpool:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Jones, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Jota, Gakpo, Diaz
Prediction: Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool
As the home team, Arsenal should have been the favorite side against Liverpool. But their recent poor performance does not let them be favorites.
However, Liverpool will also have to play against Mohammad Salah, which is an advantage for Arsenal. Yet Liverpool can fight neck to neck against the Gunners.
Betfair Odds
Arsenal: 1.95
Draw: 3.85
Liverpool: 3.61
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