Liverpool vs Arsenal LIVE commentary: Xherdan Shaqiri starts for hosts as Unai Emery opts for three at the back

Liverpool vs Arsenal LIVE commentary: Xherdan Shaqiri starts for hosts as Unai Emery opts for three at the back
Premier League leaders Liverpool host Arsenal on Saturday evening looking to extend their lead at the top – in a match you can listen toLIVE on talkSPORT.Jurgen Klopp’s side can go nine points clear at the top with a win after Tottenham were stunned by Wolves earlier in the day.Liverpool have yet to be beaten in the Premier League this season2
Liverpool have yet to be beaten in the Premier League this season
In their most recent matches, Liverpool beat struggling Newcastle United 4-0, while Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion.In the reverse fixture last season, in August 2017, Liverpool were dominant as they beat the Gunners 4-0.

Team news

Liverpool have opted to freshen up their side, with midfielder Fabinho returned to the starting XI.Xherdan Shaqiri also starts, with Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita on the bench.Fabinho scored in the win over Newcastle on Boxing Day and could return to the starting line-up2
Fabinho scored in the win over Newcastle on Boxing Day and could return to the starting line-up
Arsenal again remain short of defensive options, with Hector Bellerin,Konstantinos Mavropanos and Rob Holding all ruled out.Shkodran Mustafi returns from a hamstring injury, as captain Laurent Koscielny drops to the bench.Mesut Ozil did not travel with the squad after picking up a knee injury in training.

Confirmed line-ups

Liverpool:Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Van Dijk, Robertson, Wijnaldum, Fabinho, Shaqiri, Salah, Firmino, Mane.Arsenal:Leno; Lichtsteiner, Mustafi, Sokratis, Maitland-Niles, Torreira, Xhaka, Kolasinac, Iwobi, Ramsey, Aubameyang.

What the managers are saying

Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool):“They are strong, good with the ball and very lively. Their counter-attacks are crazy quick – Aubameyang and Lacazette are an outstanding striker couple up front. It will be difficult.”Unai Emery (Arsenal): “They created this team. I remember three years ago they had a problem in their defensive moments and bought some people – for example Virgil van Dijk – with a good investment and the result is we are looking today at their progress. They are a very big team.”

Match stats

  • This will be the 227th meeting between these two teams in all competitions, with Liverpool winning 86 times to Arsenals 79 (61 draws).
  • Arsenal are without a win in their last five trips to Anfield to face Liverpool in the Premier League (D2 L3), conceding two or more goals in each match (17 in total).
  • Liverpool have gone seven games unbeaten against Arsenal in all competitions (W3 D4) they last embarked upon a longer such run in February 2000 (14 games).
  • There have been 149 goals in Premier League matches between Liverpool and Arsenal only four fixtures have reached 150+ goals in the competition (Arsenal/Everton, Liverpool/Spurs, Chelsea/Spurs and Arsenal/Spurs).
  • Arsenal have scored more goals from outside the box than any other Premier League side this season (9), while Liverpool are the only team yet to concede such a goal in 2018-19.
  • Arsenal have won just one of their last 12 Premier League away games against sides starting the day top of the table (2-1 vs Chelsea in November 2008), losing the last six in a row by an aggregate score of 2-17.
  • Liverpool have conceded just seven goals in their 19 Premier League games this season, and a clean sheet here will see a record for fewest goals conceded after 20 English top-flight games.
  • Liverpool are unbeaten in 30 Premier League home games, their longest such run since a run of 31 between December 2007 and August 2009.

How to listen to live commentary

You can listen through ourradio player below, through the talkSPORT App, on DAB digital radio oron 1089 or1053AM. Our coverage gets under way at 17:00.

Pires showed quick feet to score in a 5-4 win in 2004

The football authorities across Europe felt this would fatally undermine the footballing economy and remove the incentive for clubs to invest in developing players. The summer transfer window opened on 16 May 2019 and closes at 17:00 BST on 8 August. See more. 2019 summer transfers 2019 January transfers 2018 summer transfers 2018 January transfers

Unai Emery’s Arsenal take on Man United in the FA Cup this evening

About our Manchester United news NewsNow aims to be the world's most accurate and comprehensive Manchester United news aggregator, bringing you the latest Red Devils headlines from the best Man United sites and other key national and international news sources. Whether it's the very latest transfer news from Old Trafford, quotes from an Ole
Manchester United reject Inter Milan's offer of Ivan Perisic

Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip helped gift the title to City in 2013

Leeds defender Pontus Jansson rubbishes reports Marcelo Bielsa is set to leave club with hilarious tweet There is speculation over the Argentine's future at Elland Road, but one Whites star is not
Marcelo Bielsa has been rewarded for sticking with Leeds

27. Friends Arena, Stockholm

Liverpool tunnel cam captures Virgil van Dijk celebrating before Sadio Mane goal vs Leicester. The Dutchman was obviously very confident that his teammate would put the Reds ahead on an icy night
Liverpool ratings - Mohamed Salah stars again as Loris Karius

Romelu Lukaku continues to play second fiddle to Marcus Rashford at Old Trafford
A tough year for Isco and Marco Asensio shows leaving Real

Chris Sutton works as a pundit for BT Sport

There it is! A 19th goal of the season and Harry Kane is now the joint fourth highest goalscorer in Tottenham's history.. He may never get another chance to score at Tranmere. He can tick it off
Harry Kane - Wikipedia

Atltico Madrid are the third most successful club in Spanish football  behind Real Madrid and Barcelona. They have won La Liga on 10 occasions, including a league and cup double in 1996 and the Copa del Rey on 10 occasions

Premier League 2018/19 final table: Super Computer predicts final position of every club - *April update* by: 161385360554578 — Talk Sport 2 Apr The Premier League season is drawing to a close for another year and the climax promises to be enthralling.
Super Computer predicts where every club will be in the table
sportsalert.org/2019/06/13/super-computer-predicts-where-every-club-will-be-in-the-table-after-five-games/
Super Computer predicts where every club will be in the table after five games County Championship: Worcestershire v Lancashire is abandoned as a draw Troublesome ankle puts Mark Wood in doubt for West Indies game
Premier League table: Super computer predicts final standings

Florentino Perez looks set to spend big this summer

News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Confirmed Gunners XI to face Tottenham as Mesut Ozil misses out
Arsenal transfer news: How starting XI may look with four

Jurgen Klopp gave Ejaria his Liverpool first team debut during the 2016/17 season
Raheem Sterling: Manchester City star opens up about the

Carlo Ancelotti is currently manager of Napoli

Manchester United target Jadon Sancho has dropped a major hint he's set to stay at Dortmund this summer. The England international is a priority target for United with Metro.co.uk exclusively
Manchester United all but lose out on signing Jadon Sancho
thepeoplesperson.com/2019/05/20/manchester-united-all-but-lose-out-on-signing-jadon-sancho-207195/
Manchester United fans have more bad news to deal with after their main target Jadon Sancho has all but confirmed his decision to stay at Borussia Dortmund. The Englishman was heavily linked with
Man United boss Solskjaer accepts deals for Jadon Sancho and

Can Roberto Firmino find his mojo?

Fantasy Premier League tips: Transfer advice for Gameweek 35, including Arsenal, Manchester United, and Tottenham aces by: 161385360554578 — Talk Sport 19 Apr The Easter week is always huge for football and this one is no different with double gameweek in Fantasy Premier League.
Fantasy Premier League tips: Transfers you should make in

Post a Comment

0 Comments