Date: 23 December
Kick-Off: 17:30 UK, 18:30 CET
Venue: Anfield
TV: Sky Sports Main Event
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Liverpool vs Arsenal: Top free betting tips
Liverpool take on Arsenal on Saturday 3 December in the biggest Premier League match of the season so far. Only one point separates Arsenal in first and Liverpool in second so the winner will have the honour of being top of the league on Christmas Day. With so much on the line, our Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction is for the Gunners to record a statement victory to take firm control of the title race.
Match result prediction: Arsenal to win
Arsenal go into the match on top of the Premier League table and they have reached the position without ever getting out of second gear. They will need to on Saturday if they are to beat a Liverpool who side who have won seven games out of eight at Anfield this season but there are signs that this Arsenal team are growing up and ready to step up. No side has a better win percentage away from home than the Gunners and we are backing them to build on that at Anfield.
Total goals prediction: Under 2.5 goals
Over the years, this fixture has been a goalfest but something tells us that this one won't play that way. Arsenal have been tightening things up in big games this season with just one goal being scored in their recent matches against Newcastle and Man City. Liverpool, meanwhile, played out a bore 0-0 draw with Man Utd at Anfield last weekend in a match where their forwards looked out of ideas.
Correct score prediction: Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal
Some of the most impressive wins in Premier League title races over the years have been 1-0 victories and we are calling another one here for Arsenal. Liverpool's performance against West Ham in the Carabao Cup may have been impressive but the way they froze against Man Utd last weekend weakens their title credentials.
Liverpool vs Arsenal team news
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Arsenal
Jurgen Klopp went pretty strong in the week for Liverpool's Carabao Cup clash against West Ham with the likes of van Dijk, Szoboszlai and Nunez all playing from the start. Mo Salah, who came off the bench to score, will go straight back into the starting lineup on Saturday as will Trent Alexander-Arnold who has been brilliant all season. Curtis Jones may well have played his way into the starting lineup after his performance on Tuesday which could mean a place on the bench for Ryan Gravenberch.
Alisson – Alexander-Arnold, van Dijk, Konate, Tsimikas – Endo, Jones, Szoboszlai – Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Liverpool
Arsenal have had the full week to prepare for this fixture which will have pleased Mikel Arteta as they come into it with no new injury concerns. Long-term absentees Jurrien Timber, Fabio Vieira, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Thomas Partey will all still be missing from the Gunners' squad but Arteta seems to have found a settled team in recent weeks and barring any Guardiola-esque surprises, you could bet your house on who the Spaniard will pick.
Raya – White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko – Rice, Odegaard, Havertz – Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
Liverpool vs Arsenal: What the fans think
Reds suspect Klopp mind games
The atmosphere was fine at Anfield yesterday, Klopp knows what intimidates Arsenal from watching the Netflix documentary he’s making sure the noise is there come Saturday😎 love it 👏🏻
— David Thompson (@77thomo) December 21, 2023
Gunners look for bad omens
Arsenal's last three Premier League defeats have all been Saturday 5.30pm kick offs away from home.
Arsenal's next away game is a Saturday 5.30pm kick off on 23rd December against Liverpool.
— Orbinho (@Orbinho) December 21, 2023
How far will Arsenal fans travel to Anfield?
Arsenal fans will make the long trip north for the match against Liverpool on Saturday with a total distance of around 200 miles. By car or coach, it will Arsenal fans just under four hours to get to Liverpool while for those taking the train, it will take less. Arsenal supporters who are going via train will need to go direct from Euston to Liverpool Lime Street before either walking to the stadium or taking a bus to Anfield.
Liverpool vs Arsenal: Tickets
Anfield has sold out for Liverpool vs Arsenal with all home tickets sold to season ticket holders and official members. It means we could be in line for a new Anfield record attendance with part of the Anfield Road Stand open once again. Arsenal were given an allocation of 2,887 tickets and all of these tickets have been sold to season ticket holders.
FAQs: Liverpool vs Arsenal
Who is the referee? Chris Kavanagh is the referee for Liverpool vs Arsenal.
Who are two managers? Jurgen Klopp is the Liverpool manager and Mikel Arteta is the Arsenal manager.
Where is the match being played? Liverpool vs Arsenal is being played at Anfield.
What was the score the last time they played each other? The last Liverpool vs Arsenal match finished 2-2.