As gamers have departed for the Africa Cup of Nations and AFC Asian Cup, Liverpool will get an opportunity to see how they line up with out Mohamed Salah in a aggressive sport that does not influence the title race as they face Arsenal within the FA Cup third spherical. Whereas Jurgen Klopp would like to defeat Arsenal and advance within the FA Cup, it is usually good that Liverpool can play their first sport with out Salah this season versus sturdy opposition with out Premier League factors on the road, getting ready for what’s to come back.
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Listed below are our storylines, how one can watch the match and extra:
How you can watch and odds
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 7 | Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
- Location: The Emirates Stadium — London
- TV: None | Reside stream: ESPN+
- Odds: Arsenal -104; Draw +270; Liverpool +240
Storylines
Arsenal: Whereas the Gunners are additionally impacted by worldwide tournaments, solely Mohamed Elney and Takehiro Tomiyasu can be lacking for worldwide responsibility. Winless in three straight matches, this can be a must-win for Mikel Arteta’s males even when factors aren’t on the road. After a reputable draw away to Liverpool, Arsenal have struggled dropping to West Ham United and Fulham. Confidence will have to be restored forward of a run that features one other assembly with Liverpool that can be crucial to the title race.
Liverpool: There is a resolution to be made on resting starters or going for the win right here and it might go both approach in an away journey that they will be making twice in a month. The Reds are in a superb place atop the Premier League by three factors however selecting up an damage in FA Cup play might derail their title hopes.
Prediction
Arsenal will get the job finished at house because the Gunners poor type will come to an finish earlier than some winnable league matches. Choose: Arsenal 2, Liverpool 1
