Predicted 4-2-3-1 Arsenal XI to face Liverpool in the Premier League
Arsenal’s eleven-game winning run came to an end last week as the Gunners were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace away from home.
Liverpool are yet to be beaten in the Premier League this season and the Reds sit 2nd in the standings, just behind Manchester City on goal difference. Jurgen Klopp’s men produced another dominant performance last week to claim all three points with a 4-1 win over Cardiff City.
Unai Emery’s men overcame Blackpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup but they will face an uphill battle when they play host to Liverpool on Saturday.
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Matteo Guendouzi picked up a red card in the Carabao Cup tie and is suspended for Saturday’s clash. Nacho Monreal and Sead Kolasinac are scheduled to face late fitness tests before the match as they continue to struggle with a tight hamstring.
Mohamed Elneny is also out with a thigh injury but Arsenal will have the services of Ainsley Maitland-Niles who is back to full fitness and played the Carabao Cup tie.
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Manager: Unai Emery
Predicted XI
Bernd Leno (GK)
Petr Cech started the Carabao Cup game but the German should take his position between the sticks for the Premier League game.
Stephan Lichtsteiner (RB)
The veteran scored a goal in the Carabao Cup and must start ahead of Hector Bellerin who is not yet fully fit.
Shkodran Mustafi (CB)
The German has slowly grown in confidence and he should continue his good work.
Sokratis (CB)
He did not play in the Carabao Cup, meaning he should be fresh to start on Saturday.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles (LB)
The youngster is back from his injury and should start at his preferred left-back position.
Lucas Torreira (CDM)
The Uruguayan has been a key figure for Arsenal in central midfield and will have his work cut out against Liverpool on Saturday.
Granit Xhaka (CDM)
He will be in high spirits after scoring a brilliant free-kick last week and must continue his good form.
Alex Iwobi (RW)
The Nigerian has taken his game to a new level this season and Emery should continue to hand him regular starts.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (LW)
The former Borussia Dortmund man has been in blistering form and he will have to be at the top of his game on Saturday if Arsenal are to come away with three points.
Mesut Ozil (CAM)
He produced a world-class performance against Leicester but was largely quiet last week. Should play a key role in the No.10 role behind the striker.
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Alexandre Lacazette (ST)
The Frenchman has been in good scoring form this season and must aim to come good once again.
