Can Arsenal end 8 years without beating Liverpool?

* 2:00 am, September 29, 2020, Anfield Stadium, Premier League third round

At dawn (September 29) Arsenal will be invited to Liverpool Stadium in the third round of the Premier League. Last year as a guest at Anfield in the Premier League, Arsenal lost 1-3, Matip and Salah’s double gave the home team a three-goal lead, the visitors’ honor goal scored near the end of the game. by Torreira.

Arsenal had a completely squeezed match at Anfield, Leno’s goal suffered 25 shots in 90 minutes. Although the ball only hit the opponent’s goal five times, Liverpool’s forwards scored three goals. Arsenal also finished many, nine times but only one goal.

After the game in the early stages of that season, Arsenal and Liverpool followed completely opposite journeys. Liverpool soon rose to the top of the Premier League and won this tournament for the first time, while the ‘Gunners’ continued and had to replace the manager, Mikel Arteta replaced Unai Emery, who managed Arsenal but could not help this team . in the top 7.

Although Arsenal have not been able to play sublimated, Arteta has also helped the North London team to play more stable, especially in matches against teams in the top 6. Statistics show Arteta’s win rate first. The top 6 teams are at 56%, three times more than Emery’s (18%).

Late last month, Arsenal also beat Liverpool in the Community Shield match, which was Arteta’s second win against Klopp this year. Previous victories will be the fulcrum for Arsenal to move to Anfield in hopes of scoring points against the home team.

It will not be easy to face a team that started the Premier League season in the same way Liverpool did last season. But Arteta has put his faith in his players and recent evidence shows that Arsenal are playing well against top-rated teams, gaining more control over the ball than the “Gunners.”

Arsenal’s attack is being extremely effectively set up to use a defensive counterattack style with Aubameyang on the wing and Lacazette in the middle position. Young players like Nketiah or Saka are also putting in an impressive performance, so the “Gunners” are becoming a formidable opponent with the “top gate” teams.

Arsenal will be a historic challenge for Liverpool, because Klopp’s team, despite winning the first two games of the season in the Premier League, is still not convinced. Liverpool won 4-3 against Leeds in the opening match, a 2-0 win over Chelsea can say that their opponents have given them victory. So Liverpool need more wins over Arsenal in order to create a breakthrough in the next few rounds.

Liverpool’s October series is not too difficult, they will play Aston Villa, Everton, Sheffield United and West Ham. If Arsenal win, Liverpool can dream of a winning streak that lasts until October. In terms of strength, Liverpool are very strong with the addition of Thiago Alcántara and Diogo Jota.

Jota may not be named in the starting lineup because the Mane – Salah – Firmino trio is stable, but the Portuguese player is ready to step onto the field to refresh Kop’s attack. Jota has more or less asserted his worth after playing for the Wolves and will be Klopp’s “mystery factor”.

As for Thiago, the Spaniard made a clear mark on his Liverpool debut, setting a passing record in his first 45 minutes. However, Thiago was not perfect as he fouled that led to a penalty near the end of the game, fortunately for Liverpool when Alisson pushed on Jorginho’s 11.

Liverpool’s ability to organize defense remains a big question mark, even in the win over Chelsea when the two teams kicked with the crowd, Kop’s goal was no less shaky. The ability of Arsenal’s forwards to finish off a goal is very good and it would be a mistake if Liverpool players relax and give their opponents a chance to score.

With the current capabilities of the two teams, both have the potential to become winners. For eight years, Arsenal cannot beat Liverpool at Anfield, if Arteta’s team continues to play like the two games they recently played against Liverpool, at least they will not lose.

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