Liverpool will be looking to put an end to their winless run in the Premier League when they take on table-toppers Arsenal on Sunday.
A 0-0 draw against Chelsea in Liverpool's last outing put another huge dent in the Reds' top-four charge in the Premier League, with the stalemate making it three games without a win in the league. Jurgen Klopp's side really cannot afford to drop more points if they want to play Champions League football this season.
Next up for the Reds is league leaders Arsenal, with the Gunners entering the clash on a seven-game win streak. History falls in Liverpool's favour with the Gunners winless at Anfield in the Premier League since 2012, though this is the best Arsenal side to visit Merseyside in a long time.
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So, could Liverpool boost their chances of a top-four finish on Sunday? Let's take a look...
Liverpool vs Arsenal score predicted by simulation
To complete this simulation, we used FIFA 23 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.
We predict that the Reds could line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Roberton; Fabinho, Henderson, Elliott; Gakpo, Firmino, Nunez.
We predict that the Gunners could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Ramsdale; White, Holding, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Partey, Xhaka, Odegaard; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.
Just like the reverse fixture at the Emirates, a goal was scored in the opening minute of the game, and it was Liverpool who got it. A long ball forward from kick-off was headed forward by Darwin Nunez and into the path of Cody Gakpo, and after breezing past Rob Holding, the striker drilled home to make it 1-0.
After going behind, Arsenal took control of the game, and after 10 minutes they were awarded a penalty when Fabinho pulled down Gabriel Martinelli in the box. Bukayo Saka stepped up to take, and he chipped his effort down the middle to draw level.
Minutes later, Arsenal went ahead, with Martin Odegaard catching out Liverpool's high line to break through on goal and power his strike past Alisson. It was a deserved lead for the visitors who took control after going behind, but a stroke of luck allowed Klopp's side to draw level just before the break.
A poor clearance from Aaron Ramsdale saw his kick land at the feet of Gakpo just 20 yards from goal. The striker managed to take on Holding successfully again, and the Dutchman rifled a powerful strike into the top corner of the net to make it 2-2.
The Reds started the second half on top, with Gakpo and Nunez both coming close in the first few minutes of the half. Firmino was having a quiet afternoon in the simulation, but one moment was all it took for the Brazilian put Liverpool ahead.
Some nice link-up play between Gakpo and Trent Alexander-Arnold saw the latter break down the right and hook a cross into the box for Firmino, but his original volley towards goal was smothered by the 'keeper. Luckily for Firmino, the ball fell fortunately for the striker, and he was able to head into an empty net to make it 3-2.
Arsenal regained control of the game after going behind, and with around 15 minutes to go, the Reds got caught on the break again, with Gabriel Jesus racing through on goal and grabbing a third for the Gunners. Neither side could find a winner, and the points were shared in a thrilling encounter.
FIFA 23 predicted score: Liverpool 3-3 Arsenal
FIFA 23 predicts that Liverpool could put in a big performance against Arsenal but not enough for three points, drawing 3-3 in the simulation. Going forward, the Reds looked back to their best, but their high line was exposed against the Gunners in another big blow for Liverpool's top-four chances.
What do you think the final score will be? Let us know in the comments.
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