Arsenal vs Liverpool projected lineups, form, head-to-head, prediction

Arsenal are currently leading the Premier League going into this weekend. They face a struggling Liverpool team (watch live, 11:30am ET via USA Network and online via NBCSports.com in north London).

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However, Jurgen Klopp’s side have had Arsenal’s number in recent seasons as they’ve lost just one of their last 14 Premier League games against the Gunners. That said, Mikel Arteta’s side are 11 points above Liverpool heading into this clash and they seem like a very different proposition this season.

Klopp and Arteta fought on the sidelines last year and we can expect a fiery atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium this weekend.

Below is a closer look at form and head-to-head information, projected lineups, and a prediction for the classic Arsenal vs Liverpool match.

Arsenal last five fixtures – WWLWW | Last match: 3-1 win vs Tottenham

Liverpool last five fixtures – DDWWL  | Last match: 3-3 draw vs Brighton

Arsenal wins: 81

Liverpool wins: 94

Draws: 62 

—– Ramsdale —–

— White — Saliba — Gabriel — Zinchenko —

—- Partey —- Xhaka —-

—- Saka —- Odegaard —- Martinelli —-

—– Jesus —–

If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it. Mikel Arteta's motto right now is "If it ain't broken, don't fix it." The Gunners are flying. Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu are patiently waiting as Ben White and Oleksandr Zichenko excel at fullback, while Eddie Nketiah are excellent options from the bench in attack. You can expect the same starting line-up as their win against Tottenham last Saturday.

—– Alisson —–

— Alexander-Arnold — Matip — Van Dijk — Tsmikas —

—- Henderson —- Fabinho —-

— Salah — Jota — Diaz —

—– Nunez —–

Klopp resorted to a 4-3-3 formation in the midweek UEFA Champions League victory against Glasgow Rangers. It was a shock. But it worked. Liverpool looked more solid defensively, and that is because Liverpool has two holding midfielders. Who will take over these roles? It’s tough to leave out one of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho or Thiago Alcantara but it seems like Thiago could be left out as he continues to get back towards full fitness and Klopp goes for a slightly more defensive approach. This formation allows Klopp four very attacking players. It will be interesting to see if Firmino or Nunez start in the central position. Andy Robertson is recovering from an injury, but this game may be too soon.

This is a close game. Liverpool has been their bogey side in recent years. Don’t underestimate that. Klopp seems to be taking a more pragmatic approach, which may take Liverpool some time to adjust to. Given the momentum Arsenal have and the defensive issues Liverpool still have to iron out on the fly, I’m going for a home win. In a thriller, Arsenal wins 3-2

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