Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2023-12-22 17:30.
[p]With the lead of the Premier League (PL) constantly changing hands this season, an early Christmas gift for football lovers has presented itself as two of the front-runners battle it out in another edition of the historic Liverpool vs Arsenal rivalry. Liverpool surrendered their spot at the summit last round after a disappointing 0-0 draw with fierce rivals Manchester United, while Arsenal cashed in by beating Brighton 2-0 earlier that same day.[/p]
[p]Liverpool’s goalless outing brought an end to what was a 26-game scoring run in the PL for the club, although Jürgen Klopp’s troops made sure to repay their fans with a 5-1 demolition of West Ham in midweek EFL Cup action. Anfield has been equally as unforgiving for visiting sides when the PL graces its turf, with the Reds now remaining unbeaten in 49 of their last 50 home league outings (W38, D11). [/p]
[p]Arsenal have felt the full force of Anfield over the last decade, having won none of their last ten league visits and conceding a mammoth 34 goals in the process. That includes last season’s 2-2 draw which followed an enthralling 3-2 win for Mikel Arteta’s side at the Emirates, with that being the first time since 2015/16 that Arsenal haven’t lost either league fixture against the Merseysiders.[/p]
[p]The Gunners head into this pivotal PL weekend top of the pile, and a rare win at Anfield will see them remain there at Christmas for the second consecutive season. It’ll also see the visitors record their 25th PL win of 2023, and after registering that many league victories last year, Arsenal could record 25+ league wins in successive calendar years for the first time in their long and illustrious history.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Assist machine Trent Alexander-Arnold set up two of Liverpool’s five goals in midweek, and will be threatening to add to his tally of eight assists across his last ten games in this H2H. Running directly at him will be Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli, who’ll arrive in a confident mood having had a hand in four of Arsenal’s five goals against Liverpool last term (G2, A2).[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Both teams have scored in all but four of the last 22 PL H2Hs at Anfield.[/p]