Arsenal and Liverpool will clash in an exciting FA Cup third round clash at the Emirates Stadium, with both sides aiming to advance in the competition.
Arsenal come into this fixture on the back of a defeat against Fulham, while Liverpool achieved a convincing win against Newcastle United in their final league game.
match preview
Arsenal’s form has been erratic as of late, with recent defeats to Fulham and West Ham United.
The Gunners‘ attack has been lackluster, with Mikel Arteta’s The team has struggled to maintain form during the festival.
They are aiming to bounce back in this situation. FA Cup After last winning the tournament in 2020, they will be keen to rectify their recent shortcomings.
Meanwhile, Liverpool maintained their lead at the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 4-2 victory over Newcastle United.
But they face the challenge of competing without doing anything. mohamed salah Because he participated in the African Cup of Nations.
The Reds will aim to overcome the absence of key players and make strides in the league. FA Cup After an early exit in the previous season’s competition.
team news
Arsenal will be without Takehiro Tomiyasu, who is away on assignment at the Asian Cup. Japanand Mohamed Elneny, who is playing in the African Cup of Nations.
thomas party Currently unavailable as I continue to recover from thigh surgery. Oleksandr Zinchenko’s availability is uncertain due to a calf issue, and he has potential defensive issues. Arteta’s side.
Liverpool face the absence of Mohamed Salah and Wataru Endo, who are also in international competition.
Additionally, the Reds will be without several key players due to injury, including Ben Doak, Kostas Tsimikas, Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bicetic, Andrew Robertson and Joel Matip.
dominique Mr. Soboszlai His recent injury to his hamstring has added to his injury concerns.
Expected lineup
Arsenal: (4-3-3)
Ramsdale;
White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwiall.
Odegaard, Reis, Havertz.
Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
Liverpool: (4-3-3)
Alison.
Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez.
Jones, Mac Allister, Graven Birch.
Jota, Gakpo, Diaz
prediction: Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool
Arsenal will be looking to rectify their recent attacking shortcomings, but liverpool They will have to cope without Salah’s attacking power. Both teams face key absences, which could lead to a balanced matchup.
The game will be close due to the absence of key players, and there is a possibility that the game will be replayed in a draw.