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EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by HoleDriller(m): 4:28pm On Feb 04 |
All eyes will be on the Emirates for what promises to be an exhilarating Premier League contest on Sunday afternoon, as third-placed Arsenal take on leaders Liverpool for the third time in the space of two months. Both outfits enhanced their title credentials in midweek, as the Gunners emerged victorious 2-1 in a sticky affair with Nottingham Forest, while Jurgen Klopp's merciless crop demolished Chelsea 4-1. Match Preview An unwanted reversion to their old attacking ways briefly bedevilled Arsenal during Tuesday's clash with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, a stadium where they had fallen to defeat in each of their previous three visits, as Mikel Arteta's men endured over an hour of frustration against a compact Reds rearguard. However, Forest's diligent defensive work was ultimately undone by a pair of blunders, as erstwhile Gunners goalkeeper Matt Turner allowed a Gabriel Jesus strike to squirm through his legs at his near post, before World Cup winner Gonzalo Montiel cheaply gave the ball away and was powerless to prevent Bukayo Saka clinically finishing off the counter-attack. The bulldozing Taiwo Awoniyi did set up a nail-biting finale, but the yellow-clad Arsenal clung on to record their second successive Premier League win since a much-needed winter break, having obliterated Crystal Palace 5-0 upon their return from the Dubai sun. Arsenal's curse-lifting victory briefly propelled the Gunners into the silver medal position in the table, but they have since been bumped back down to third spot by Manchester City - who are only ahead on goal difference but boast a game in hand - while Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa remain on the coat-tails of last year's runners-up too. Boasting six wins from their last seven top-flight contests at the Emirates Stadium - the one aberration being a 2-0 defeat to West Ham United - vengeance will be the special dish on the North London menu this weekend, as Arteta's men seek to right the wrongs of an identical FA Cup loss to their Merseyside foes. Hitting the road for the first time since Jurgen Klopp's extraordinary exit announcement, Liverpool have commenced their legendary manager's farewell parade with a customary glut of Anfield goals, putting five past Norwich City in the FA Cup before outclassing, outfighting and outwitting Chelsea on Wednesday night. An electrifying display from Conor Bradley saw the fledgling right-back bank his first senior goal for the Reds while also providing assists for Dominik Szoboszlai and Diogo Jota, becoming the youngest Liverpool player in five years to set up multiple goals in one Premier League match, while Luis Diaz also got in on the Anfield act. Christopher Nkunku's crisp finish did present a lifeline for Chelsea, who had a right to feel hard done by after seeing two strong penalty shouts waved away, but Mauricio Pochettino's men were firmly second best throughout the contest and should have travelled home with an even worse goal difference, had Darwin Nunez not hit the woodwork an unprecedented four times. The Uruguayan's unwanted record mattered little in the grand scheme of things, and Liverpool - who are without defeat in 11 games in all tournaments - will hold an eight-point lead over Arsenal should they come up trumps at the Emirates, where they could put the biggest dent in the Gunners' title aspirations yet. Klopp masterminded a smash-and-grab 2-0 FA Cup win on Arsenal's turf only a few weeks ago - a contest where Arteta's men were left to rue an abundance of missed chances - but by leaving Anfield with a point in a 1-1 December draw, the Gunners made it three Premier League games unbeaten against the Reds ahead of Sunday's landmark 200th league meeting. Prior to Arsenal's success at the City Ground, Thomas Partey made a return to full training after three months on the sidelines with a thigh problem, but he did not come into consideration for the win over Forest and has now suffered a fresh setback, eliminating him from contention for the weekend. Fabio Vieira (groin) and Jurrien Timber (ACL) are still in the recovery phase, while Takehiro Tomiyasu continues to gun for Asian Cup glory with Japan, but Mohamed Elneny is due to return to domestic duty following Egypt's elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations. A lingering knee concern for striker Jesus is still being carefully managed, but there is nothing to suggest that the Brazilian will not be fit to start against Liverpool, where Arteta also has a midfield toss-up between Emile Smith Rowe, Kai Havertz and Jorginho after handing the former an unexpected start at the City Ground. However, Arteta's midfield quandary would have been nothing compared to Jurgen Klopp's right-back predicament, as Bradley justified the German's decision to start him over Trent Alexander-Arnold in midweek, but the Northern Irishman's participation is up in the air due to the recent death of his father. None of Wataru Endo (international), Mohamed Salah (muscle), Kostas Tsimikas (collarbone), Stefan Bajcetic (calf), Ben Doak (knee) or Joel Matip (knee) will make the cut either, but Thiago Alcantara (hip) is finally back in training, and Klopp is optimistic about the fitness of Alexis Mac Allister, who took a bang to the knee in the closing stages of the win over Chelsea. However, woodwork merchant Nunez is a fresh doubt after sustaining a foot injury in the midweek encounter, so a recall to the first XI for Cody Gakpo would not be a major surprise. Yet another fresh concern arose on Saturday night, as it was reported that Dominik Szoboszlai was not seen with the squad, so Ryan Gravenberch may be given the nod in the middle. Arsenal possible starting lineup: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli Liverpool possible starting lineup: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Jota, Gakpo, Diaz
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Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by Nicepoker(m): 5:02pm On Feb 04 |
That smile on my face each time I meet an arsenal fan lamenting |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by jclave22(m): 5:43pm On Feb 04 |
Liverpoo 2- arsenal 0. Stake ur life savings |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by seunmsg(m): 5:44pm On Feb 04 |
Goal Arsenal. Why is there no thread on front row age? 7 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by franugo(m): 5:47pm On Feb 04 |
Nl mods are just funny...this thread shoudl have been on the fp hours ago. 2 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by franugo(m): 5:48pm On Feb 04 |
jclave22: Already lost....una go hear am today, coyg! 2 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by Fr33born(m): 5:48pm On Feb 04 |
Omo Harvert is useless to Arsenal. He missed that ball. Chai! Thank God for Saka 3 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by Sonofgod1990(m): 5:54pm On Feb 04 |
man u 4 life.. arsenal 0 liverpool 4...thank you jesus |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by seunmsg(m): 6:02pm On Feb 04 |
Mynd44, nlfpmod and Fergie001, what’s happening? Why is there no Arsenal vs Liverpool thread on front page? 8 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by looseweight: 6:15pm On Feb 04 |
Arsenal is leading by 1 goal 2 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by Alexis11: 6:22pm On Feb 04 |
Why is this not on front page yet?? 4 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by franugo(m): 6:33pm On Feb 04 |
This davido 1xbet advert is probably the stupidest ad currently on air |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by seunmsg(m): 6:56pm On Feb 04 |
Goal Martinelli 7 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by Sonofgod1990(m): 7:05pm On Feb 04 |
seunmsg:Seems u b arsenal fc. if una like make una score 20goals. arsenal no go climb first position again |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by addexx: 7:06pm On Feb 04 |
Mods they jonz. A match like this not on frontpage. Disgusting 6 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by Anwons(m): 7:17pm On Feb 04 |
All the mods are on high things, anyway, arsenal dey nack Liverpool wotowoto 2 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by Anwons(m): 7:19pm On Feb 04 |
Arsenal 2 : 1 Liverpool 2 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by seunmsg(m): 7:23pm On Feb 04 |
3-1. Thank you Trossard. 7 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by seunmsg(m): 7:24pm On Feb 04 |
Anwons: I guess the mods are on strike. 4 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by Rufex07(m): 7:26pm On Feb 04 |
Beautiful 2 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by Franzese: 7:27pm On Feb 04 |
seunmsg: Nairaland Mods becoming useless. Just imagine Nothing on frontpage since 3 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by Makunahatata: 7:33pm On Feb 04 |
Up gunners!!!! 5 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by TruthsFM: 7:36pm On Feb 04 |
Nlfpmod mynd44 fergie001 Seun mukina2 Fp |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by Mitsurugi(m): 7:38pm On Feb 04 |
Seun how could this match not be on Front Page? 6 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by kuntash: 7:43pm On Feb 04 |
Mitsurugi: I taya 3 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by bong4(m): 8:03pm On Feb 04 |
Sonofgod1990: A typical APC mentality 1 Like |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by Taystee: 8:09pm On Feb 04 |
This should be on the fp,Nairaland mods are fucking useless... 2 Likes |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by davit: 8:17pm On Feb 04 |
seunmsg: Something like that. |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by Integrafamoo: 9:22pm On Feb 04 |
HoleDriller:Arsenal are now awake |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by Asswipemod: 1:48am On Feb 05 |
seunmsg: Yes Kadoso. Actually, no. |
Re: EPL: Arsenal Vs Liverpool by tinmy2016: 5:40pm On Feb 05 |
3:1 winner is Arsenal |
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