Arsenal vs Liverpool Prediction: The Gunners take aim at the Reds

Two teams that are gunning for the premier league title trade in league football for cup action this weekend. As the Gunners take on the Reds at the Emirates. Both teams will be missing key players who have been called up by their countries to play in the AFCON and AFC Asian Cup. 

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Arsenal vs Liverpool Match Odds 

It has been a long time since Mikel Arteta brought a trophy to the Emirates. His first season in charge was crowned with a triumph in this very competition and since then he has had a lot of doubters who have not given him the respect he deserves as a manager. Arsenal is fast being a almost team. After nearly winning the premier league last season. They need a trophy or two to come their way this season, but they will have to get past a Liverpool side that are enjoying some fantastic form. 

For the away side Liverpool. It is life without Mo Salah as he is off to go prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations. Liverpool Fans have been through this before, many of them will distinctly remember losing in form Sadio Mane to the competition in 2019. Now with Mo Salah off to go try claim his first international trophy with Egypt. The question is, can Liverpool keep up the momentum in his absence? 

The odds-on Arsenal walking away with a win in this match are set at 97/100, 29/10 for the draw and 49/20 for a Liverpool win. Whichever team you back, this is going to be a blockbuster.  

Total Corners 9.5 – Over 83/100 

This match has a goal rich history. Many premier league fans will remember the 8-goal thriller that featured 4 stunning goals from Russian winger Andrei Arshavin, or Sadio Mane’s strike and the celebration that followed with Jurgen Klopp giving Mane a piggyback. This fixture always has a lot of chances created by both sides.  

The last two times they met; the match ended in a draw but there were over 10.5 corners taken in those matches. Total Corners over 9.5’s odds are set at 83/100. Even if these two teams do not find the back of the net, you can place a bet on them creating chances and having corners as a result.  

Anytime Goal scorer – Diogo Jota 11/4 

With 19 appearances and 11 goal contributions this season. Diogo Jota was Liverpool's go to guy for goals when the main forwards were not finding the back of the net. Since his return from injury has found the net once and had two assists in the game against Newcastle united. With Salah off on international duty Liverpool will need goals and their little Portuguese maestro might be the right man for the job. The Odds on him finding the back of the net in this match at any time are sitting at 11/4. 

Anytime Goal Scorer – Bukayo Saka 49/20 

You cannot talk about possible goal scorers in this game without mentioning Arsenals in form talisman. He has managed 9 goals and 12 assists in his last 26 appearances for the Gunners. He will be pivotal against Liverpool on Sunday. The odds on him being an anytime goal scorer in this match is set at 49/20.