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Arsenal vs. Liverpool: Prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line ups and betting tips

Arsenal will need Liverpool to do them a favour tonight against Aston Villa. (IMAGO)
Two teams in the Premier League title conversation will go head-to-head when the Reds visit the Gunners at the Emirates on Sunday evening. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.
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Liverpool will have the opportunity to maintain their top spot in the Premier League for another week if they can pick up a positive result against Arsenal at the Emirates.

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Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz

Arsenal, on the other hand, lost for the first time this season after falling to a 2-0 defeat away at Bournemouth last weekend. 

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Arsenal vs. Liverpool Head to Head

English Premier League betting tips
Gabriel Martinelli

Arsenal have prevailed in the last two Premier League meetings between both sides at the Emirates and are unbeaten in four against the Reds in the Premier League.

However, Liverpool’s only victory in this fixture in recent years came at the Emirates in January's FA Cup third-round tie. 

Arsenal vs. Liverpool Team News and Possible Lineups 

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Arsenal face a defensive crisis ahead of Liverpool's visit as William Saliba is banned following his red card against Bournemouth last time out.

Kieran Tierney's absence, Takehiro Tomiyasu's injury, and Riccardo Calafiori's setback leave Arteta shorthanded in defence. 

Jurrien Timber and Bukayo Saka's fitness is uncertain, while Martin Odegaard is definitely out.

Liverpool also have injury concerns with Alisson Becker being sidelined, which leaves Caoimhin Kelleher impressed in midweek. 

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Harvey Elliott and Diogo Jota are out, while Federico Chiesa and Conor Bradley are doubtful. 

Arsenal Predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Raya (GK); Timber, White, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Merino, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli

Diogo Jota picked up an injury against Chelsea

Liverpool Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

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Kelleher (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Nunez

Arsenal vs. Liverpool Predictions & Betting Tips

Arsenal have edged this fixture in recent years, but they head into this encounter with a depleted side, which Liverpool will be looking to exploit.

The Reds have the meanest defence in the Premier League this season with three goals conceded, but the Gunners are no slough defensively as well, which might have an effect on the outcome.

Under 3.5

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Arsenal to score

Over 8.5 corners

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