Arsenal will travel to Anfield to take on Premier League defending champions Liverpool on Monday night. Let’s take a look at the latest teams news and predicted starting line-up?
The North London club overcame Leicester City in the third-round of the Carabao Cup in midweek and have been in fine form since the start of the season. They are unbeaten in so far and will look to continue the same momentum against the Reds.
The biggest positive in terms of team news is the return of Kieran Tierney. Arsenal confirmed that the left-back is back in full training. This will be a big boost for Mikel Arteta as the defender has consistently featured in his plans.
In goal, it will be Bernd Leno as usual. With the Gunners likely to set up in 3-4-3, we will see three center-back’s. One of them would be David Luiz who started the game in midweek. He will be paired up with Rob Holding and Gabriel on either side. The new signing has adapted to the Premier League pretty quickly.
The returning Tierney will find his spot as a wing-back rather than in the center of defense. Having Luiz in the team allows the manager to push the Scottish defender further forward. On the opposite flank, it will be Hector Bellerin running up and down the right-hand side.
As for the midfield duo, Mikel Arteta is likely to stick with his preferred duo of Dani Ceballos and Granit Xhaka. They have been playing very well together and would be looking to help the Emirates club impose themselves in this game.
In attack, we will witness the same front three that took on West Ham. Willian will come in place of Nicolas Pepe despite the latter impressing in the Carabao Cup. On the left wing, captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will take up his usual position and finally, in the middle, it will be Alexandre Lacazette leading the attack.
We will get to see a strong Arsenal side take to the field and fans will be hoping that Arteta’s side can repeat their Community Shield heroics to take all three points.
Predicted Arsenal Starting Lineup vs Liverpool 3-4-3:
Bernd Leno, Kieran Tierney, David Luiz, Gabriel, Rob Holding, Hector Bellerin, Dani Ceballos, Granit Xhaka, Willian, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette
