Two sides who were on opposite ends of penalty shootout results in midweek Carabao Cup action face off when top-four chasing Liverpool host reigning Premier League champions, Arsenal.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsLiverpool might not be playing scintillating football at present, but their results sound them out as one of the country’s most in-form teams having won nine of their last 11 matches.Following their win on penalties against Chelsea in midweek, It’s now three wins in a row for the Reds at Anfield, and few would be against Andoni Iraola's men adding to that tally given their Spanish boss has lost just two of his 27 Premier League managerial games in 2026.##NAJAVA_MECA_10075977##One of those coming at home to Arsenal whilst in charge of Bournemouth last term should be enough to temper expectations, as should a record of just two wins in their last nine Sunday-held home league games (D4, L3).Arsenal suffered a harrowing upset in their midweek cup assignment, as they lost on penalties to League Two side Fleetwood. Prior to that there wasn’t much negative to say about the Gunners, who had won 16 of their last 18 matches including beating Everton 2-0 in their last Premier League outing to keep pace with pre-round table toppers Manchester City.Five wins in their last six away league matches (L1) hint that Mikel Arteta’s men are more than capable of matching City stride-for-stride, and with their next away league win their 300th in the Premier League, the Gunners stand to make history at Anfield as Manchester United are the only other side to hit that landmark number in this competition.Kick-off: 7:30 PM (Kenyan Time), Sunday 01 NovemberVenue: Anfield, LiverpoolGroup: Premier League (Matchday 9)Current standings: Arsenal (Top-4/Title Contenders), Liverpool (Top-4 Chasers)BETTING GUIDE: Chelsea vs Manchester United, match preview, team news and predictionQualification implications: A win for Arsenal keeps pressure on league leaders Manchester City in the title race, while Liverpool aim to bridge the gap to the top four and secure European qualification spots.Form GuideLiverpool✅ Win vs Chelsea (Penalties)✅ Win vs Brighton✅ Win vs Villarreal✅ Win vs Brentford✅ Win vs LASKArsenal❌ Loss vs Fleetwood (Penalties)✅ Win vs Everton➖ Draw vs Bayern Munich✅ Win vs Nottingham Forest✅ Win vs LilleHead-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)➖ Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool (Premier League)✅ Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal (Premier League)➖ Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal (Premier League)➖ Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool (Premier League)✅ Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal (Club Friendly)##NAJAVA_MECA_10076470##Team NewsLiverpool❌ Víctor Muñoz – Out (Injury).❌ Dominik Szoboszlai – Out (Injury).Arsenal❌ Bukayo Saka – Out (Injury).❌ William Saliba – Out (Injury).❌ Max Dowman – Suspended.Glazers and Ratcliffe are seriously at oddsPlayer to Watch: Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)Cody Gakpo has proven to be a vital second-half catalyst for Liverpool in recent outings.Having found the net against Arsenal toward the end of the 2024/25 season, the forward possesses a proven track record of unsettling the Gunners' defensive line in high-stakes encounters.Although he may need to remain patient to repeat his goalscoring feats on Sunday, Gakpo's remarkable profile reveals that 11 of his last 12 goals for Liverpool have arrived after the interval. His threat against a tiring defense in the final stages makes him the key attacking influence to monitor.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Half-Time Result – Draw🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Both Teams to Score – Yes🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Arsenal to Win and Under 2.5 GoalsDisclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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