Both Liverpool and Arsenal are making the most of Manchester City’s slow start. Arsenal have the advantage going into this fixture, with the Gunners just a point clear of Saturday’s opponents.
The duo clash at Anfield knowing the winner will top the table on Christmas Day. This showdown comes amid Jurgen Klopp calling for more support from the Anfield faithful as the Reds look to build on a fantastic run at home.
This meeting was a vital turning point in both team’s seasons earlier in 2023, with a 2-2 draw denting Arsenal’s title ambitions and spurring a Liverpool rise which has fed into this campaign. Will Saturday’s meeting prove just as pivotal?
- Over 1.5 Liverpool goals
- Liverpool to win & both teams to score
- Gabriel Jesus to score anytime
Reds’ Firing At Home
Liverpool have won all but one of their home games this season, with the sole exception their 0-0 draw with Manchester United last weekend. While the Reds looked a little off going forward in that clash, they still created plenty of chances and did enough to deserve all three points.
They have scored 21 times across their eight home matches so far this term, while they’re averaging over two goals per league game overall. The hosts roared back into form with a 5-1 drubbing of West Ham in midweek, so their attacking woes look to be solved.
The hosts haven’t scored in consecutive home league games in almost three years. The Gunners have conceded in each of their last 15 league visits to Anfield, shipping 43 goals in that run. With the hosts in great form, back them to score a couple on Saturday.
Hosts Can Edge Thriller
Liverpool’s return of 12 wins from 13 home matches this term makes them worthy favourites. Arsenal have already been beaten at Aston Villa and Newcastle this season, but this encounter should see more goals than those two narrow defeats.
The Reds have seen both teams score in three of their last four games and the Gunners are a good attacking side away from home. With 65% of Liverpool’s league games this term seeing both teams score, their defence can clearly be exposed.
However, the hosts should still come out on top in a game that looks set to be quite entertaining. If you want to be a little more bold than just backing a couple of goals for the Reds, look to Liverpool to win and concede in this clash.
LIVERPOOL TO WIN AND BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
Festive Joy For Jesus
Arsenal should have little trouble getting on the scoresheet, with forward Gabriel Jesus in fine form going into this one.
The forward has found the net in two of his last three league appearances and he’s frequently troubled the Reds in the past.
Jesus has been involved in nine goals in the Premier League against Liverpool, only contributing to more against Watford. The forward has scored six league goals against them, netting in two of his last three visits to Anfield including the draw last term. Back him to add to that tally on Saturday.
GABRIEL JESUS TO SCORE ANYTIME
