Arsenal will fancy their chances of defeating an out-of-sorts Liverpool side on Sunday. The Reds have won just two of their seven Premier League games so far this season, and Arsenal will be hoping they can continue their 100% record at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners head into the clash eight places and 11 points clear of Liverpool - so it seems like the perfect time for Arsenal to face Jurgen Klopp's side and to further prove their title credentials. Liverpool have had issues all over the pitch so far this term, with midfield injuries occurring and Darwin Nunez struggling to make an impact following his £85million move from Benfica this summer.
Perhaps their most talked about problem has been Trent Alexander-Arnold's performances at right-back. The Liverpool defender has come in for criticism this season and was poor in the Reds' 3-3 draw with Brighton last week.
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Alexander-Arnold could be in for another difficult outing on Sunday, coming up against Gabriel Martinelli on Arsenal's left flank. Martinelli, who is hugely admired by Liverpool boss Klopp, has made the third most key passes in the division this season, and only Kevin de Bruyne has had more shot creating actions, according to FBREF.
Former Gunners defender William Gallas believes Martinelli can take advantage of the 'struggling' Alexander-Arnold. Based on the form of the two teams, Gallas says Arsenal should be beating Liverpool.
"I think it would be a big disappointment if Arsenal fail to beat Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, especially after their victory against Tottenham," he told Genting Casino.
"When you see the performances of Liverpool this season, at the weekend against Brighton, it is a great opportunity to beat them.
"Liverpool are struggling at the moment. The performance against Brighton didn't surprise me because they look like a different team this season. There have been warning signs all season.
"At the back, they have been really, really poor. Alexander-Arnold is struggling. The problem with Liverpool is that almost every goal is coming from Alexander-Arnold’s side of the pitch. He is playing far too high.
"His first job is to defend very well. How many goals have Liverpool conceded from his mistakes?"
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