With the Premier League taking a breather, Arsenal and Liverpool lock horns in the FA Cup this Sunday at the Emirates! The Gunners, still licking their wounds from a 2-1 defeat at Fulham, clash with the red-hot Reds flying high after a thumping 4-2 win over Newcastle. Both teams eager to quench their thirst for glory – who will lift the cup and march into the next round? Don’t miss this FA Cup showdown!
Arsenal v Liverpool H2H
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Recent History: Arsenal have won the last three FA Cup clashes against Liverpool, despite losing the 2001 final.
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Giant Slayers: Arsenal boast the second-most FA Cup knockouts of Liverpool in history (8), behind only Manchester United (10).
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Home Fortress: Arsenal have lost just 3 of their last 49 FA Cup home matches, showcasing their dominance in North London.
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Consistent Reds: Liverpool haven’t fallen in the FA Cup’s third round since 2012, boasting a strong recent record.
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Jesus on Fire: Arsenal’s striker Gabriel Jesus thrives in the FA Cup, directly contributing to 16 goals in 20 appearances (10 goals, 6 assists).
Arsenal v Liverpool Form
Arsenal: Up-and-down form over the past six games with no wins in the last three. Losses to Fulham and Brighton in the past week paint a picture of recent struggles.
Liverpool: A contrasting tale for the Reds. Unblemished in their last five, including Premier League wins over Newcastle and Leicester. Only defeat came against Union Saint-Gilloise in Europe.
This meeting provides a chance for Arsenal to turn things around, while Liverpool aim to maintain their momentum. Can the Gunners find their bite again, or will Liverpool’s winning ways continue?
Arsenal v Liverpool Team News
Arsenal:
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Takehiro Tomiyasu and Mohamed Elneny off to continental cups but Partey, Timber, and Vieira were absent due to injuries.
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Zinchenko a doubt with a calf issue, potentially leaving them without a recognised left-back.
Liverpool:
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Mohamed Salah and Wataru Endo unavailable for international duty.
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Doak, Tsimikas, Thiago, Bajcetic, Robertson, Matip, and Szoboszlai all sidelined.
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Jota, Gakpo, and Gravenberch are potential beneficiaries of squad rotation due to busy schedules.
Possible Lineups:
Arsenal: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Jones, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Jota, Gakpo, Diaz
Prediction
While a full-strength Liverpool might have been favored, these absences make the outcome less clear. Arsenal, desperate to turn things around, could surprise the Reds and force a draw. Neither team would be keen on a replay, but it’s a distinct possibility with both sides missing significant firepower.
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