Arsenal will be hosting Liverpool at the Emirates on January 30, at 1945 GMT. This game is highly significant for both the teams as a Champion’s league spot for both of them is looking rather grim.
There is a three point difference between the sides with Arsenal in sixth spot and Liverpool in seventh. A win for Arsenal could potentially end Liverpool’s chances of securing a top four spot.
The Gunners enter this game on the back of two very big and important victories while Liverpool is in a dismal spot.
Jack Wilshere, Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla are all expected to return to the starting line-up after being dropped to bench for the FA Cup clash at Brighton where Arsenal came out on top. Oliver Giourd is finally finding his feet in English football and will be a major threat in this game.
Arsene Wenger will miss Mikel Arteta, Francis Coquelin and goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski who will all remain out due to injury. Forward Gervinho is away at the Africa Cup of Nations on international duty is and is not yet in contention for this clash.
Liverpool will want to forget the FA Cup loss to Oldham and will look to turn around the previous result earlier in the season against Arsenal as well. They have a lot to prove this match. Reds new signing Philippe Coutinho will not be able to participate in this game.
Brendan Rodgers is probably going to revert to a more familiar line-up after heavily criticizing his young players for a haphazard performance over the weekend.
The Reds will welcome back the trio of Jose Reina, Glen Johnson and Jose Enrique who are expected to travel to the Emirates. Will they make appearances, we will have to wait and watch.
Liverpool and Arsenal have not done well against teams that are above them in the table this season.
Prediction: Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool