Here are the detailed match facts and stats for the historic and highly competitive fixture between Liverpool vs. Arsenal.

TODAY'S PREDICTION

• Total goals - over 0.5

• Both teams to score - YES

• Liverpool or Arsenal

• Total corners - over 7.5

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🔥Head-to-Head (H2H) Record Overview

This is a classic Premier League clash between two of England's most successful clubs. Historically, Liverpool has had the upper hand, especially at Anfield.

• Total Matches: 241

• Liverpool Wins: 97

• Draws: 64

• Arsenal Wins: 80

• Liverpool Goals: 395

• Arsenal Goals: 350

🗝️Key Stats and Facts

At Anfield (Liverpool Home)

• Matches: 121

• Liverpool Wins: 63

• Draws: 33

• Arsenal Wins: 25

• Arsenal's record at Anfield is notoriously poor. Their last Premier League win at Anfield was in September 2012 (a 2-0 win). They did, however, win there on penalties in the EFL Cup in 2020 after a 0-0 draw.

At the Emirates Stadium (Arsenal Home)

• Arsenal have a much stronger record at home, though Liverpool have secured important wins there in recent seasons.

Goal Trends

• High-Scoring Affairs: There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 10 of the last 12 Premier League meetings between these two teams.

• Both Teams to Score (BTTS) has happened in 10 of the last 12 Premier League matches. It's a very common feature of this fixture.

• Late Drama: The 2022/23 season saw incredible late goals. In the 2-2 draw at Anfield, Liverpool fought back from 2-0 down, and in the 3-2 at the Emirates, Arsenal scored two late goals to win.

Player History

• Liverpool: Mohamed Salah is the ultimate threat. He has scored a Premier League record 11 goals against Arsenal for Liverpool, including some iconic ones. Roberto Firmino also loved this fixture, scoring 9 times.

• Arsenal: Historically, Robin van Persie scored 8 goals against Liverpool. In the current squad, Gabriel Martinelli has been a frequent threat.

📚Tactical & Historical Context

• A Classic English Rivalry: This fixture is known for its pace, intensity, and attacking flair. It's rarely a cagey, tactical affair.

• The Anfield Factor: Arsenal's long winless run in the league at Anfield is a major psychological hurdle. The atmosphere and Liverpool's high-pressing style have often overwhelmed the Gunners.

• Title Implications: In recent years, this match has often had direct consequences for the title race, either for both teams or as a key fixture in the run-in. The 3-1 win for Arsenal in February 2024 was a massive result in their 2023/24 title challenge.

• Style Clash: The match often pits Liverpool's intense gegenpressing and direct attacking against Arsenal's more controlled, possession-based system under Mikel Arteta. The battle in midfield (e.g., Rice/Mac Allister, Ødegaard/Szoboszlai) is often where the game is won or lost.

♻️The Last Meeting: Arsenal 3 - 1 Liverpool (February 4, 2024)

• Score: Arsenal 3 - 1 Liverpool

• Scorers:

  • Arsenal: Bukayo Saka (14'), Gabriel Martinelli (67'), Leandro Trossard (90+2')

  • Liverpool: Gabriel (OG 45+3')

• Key Moment: A mix-up between Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk allowed Gabriel Martinelli to tap into an empty net for the decisive 2-1 goal.

• Stats (on the day):

  • Possession: Arsenal 52% - 48% Liverpool

  • Shots: Arsenal 15 - 13 Liverpool

  • Shots on Target: Arsenal 8 - 4 Liverpool

  • xG (Expected Goals): Arsenal 2.15 - 1.27 Liverpool

• Impact: This result was a huge moment in the title race, cutting Liverpool's lead at the top and giving Arsenal a massive boost in belief

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