New champions Liverpool host probable runners-up Arsenal at Anfield in their final game of the season. Liverpool won the title two weeks ago with a 5-1 win over Tottenham, but were beaten by Chelsea last time out. Fans are unfazed. Manager Arne Slot wants a response to that defeat against a team that pushed them all the way.
Arsenal are focused on second place and recovering from their Champions League semi-final loss to PSG. Their league form has dipped recently, including a home loss to Bournemouth, allowing Manchester City and Newcastle United to close the gap. A win at Anfield would consolidate their position in second place, something they’ve struggled to do at this ground in recent years.
Team News & Tactics
Liverpool
- Joe Gomez is out for the season.
- Trent Alexander-Arnold is unlikely to start, with Conor Bradley expected to play right-back.
- Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz.
Arsenal
- No new injuries after PSG game.
- Ben White might replace Jurrien Timber at right-back, and Leandro Trossard starts instead of Gabriel Martinelli.
- Riccardo Calafiori might replace Jakub Kiwior or Myles Lewis-Skelly in defense.
- Probable lineup (4-3-3): Raya; Ben White, Saliba, Kiwior, Calafiori; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Merino, Trossard.
Key Stats
- Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 15 home matches against Arsenal in all competitions.
- Liverpool have not beaten Arsenal in their last five Premier League meetings.
- Arsenal are winless in four of their last five league games and have lost three consecutive matches across all competitions.
- Bukayo Saka has scored four goals in his last five Premier League games against Liverpool but has not scored or assisted in his last three appearances at Anfield.
Player to Watch
Mohamed Salah
Salah is having a great season and is close to breaking records for goal involvement in a single Premier League season. He also wants to match Roberto Firmino’s record of 11 goals against Arsenal. He’ll be up for it against a team that pushed them all the way.
Liverpool vs Arsenal Prediction
Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal
Home advantage and Salah’s form give Liverpool the win, but Arsenal will be no pushover.
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