Liverpool are much stronger than Arsenal in one area and must exploit it to beat them at Anfield

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Mikel Arteta may be convinced that Arsenal will win, but the truth is that the Gunners have a terrible record at Anfield, having not won a Premier League match on the ground since 2012.Their status as champions coming into this one will give Arteta hope that he can change that, and there is little question that Arsenal are stronger than Liverpool in a defensive respect. Liverpool must lean into attacking firepower vs Arsenal For Arsenal fans, the one thing they were desperate to see from their club over the summer transfer window was to bring in some elite attacking options.

In terms of what’s going on behind each team’s forward players, I think there’s no question that Arsenal are the strongest by some way, but in terms of creating chances and scoring goals, Arsenal are really not at their best. “Liverpool are beginning to get a head of steam up, they do look as though they’re getting connections with each other, particularly Gakpo and Isak and Barcola, and Arsenal going forward, that’s why they couldn’t beat Fleetwood Town with all the ball and all the chances, that’s where their problems are going to be.

Whoever’s forward line is at their sharpest is going to win this game.” What will Liverpool’s front three be against Arsenal? Whatever Iraola decides, Liverpool’s attack is likely to look much stronger than Arsenal’s on paper, and though it is on the pitch where this game will be won, whether or not they make the most of that advantage will be crucial in deciding where the points end up.