Today's Premier League feast, a well-deserved top-of-the-table clash at the top of the table, is undoubtedly a feast of Christmas frenzy for us! Liverpool and Arsenal are neck and neck, with Arsenal leading the table by 1 point, but Liverpool are 1 goal ahead on goals scored and conceded, and both teams have the same record in their last 5 games - 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.
However, I was deeply disappointed by Liverpool's loss against Manchester United in the last round. Despite United's commendable defensive organization, I didn't see Liverpool's will to fight to the death.
Looking back at recent years, we commonly see Liverpool attacking from the back in an attempt to batter United, but this time around it left the Anfield fans speechless. I think the key is midfield control, which is where the game will be won or lost on Saturday.
Liverpool's midfield is looking weak at the moment, with Ryan Grundberg, Alex McAllister, Thiago Ejendanah and Stephen Batiste all out with injuries, and the only fit players such as Koh Endo, Gudis Jones and Javi Aurillo have been in fluctuating form in recent weeks, which highlights that the ever-improving Suho Slal has been having an excellent season, while Koh Endo seems to be still adapting to the pace of the Premier League. Pace.
Liverpool's forward line is also problematic, with every player scoring in the league and Champions League a few months ago, but with Gap and Luis Diaz missing in their last seven games, and Davin Nunes in an 11-game scoring drought, the burden of scoring has fallen on the ever-present Mohamed Sana. In order to stay in contention with Arsenal and Manchester City, Liverpool will need to be firing on all cylinders on the attacking end.
Gop opted to rest core players like Sana, Alexander Arnott, Ibrahima Gennady and Dias for the midweek EFL Cup, which shows that he attaches high importance to the weekend showdown. While Adidas and its players have been rested for a whole week, it seems that Arsenal is ready for this game.
It's worth noting that Arsenal's midfielders are in great form and I think the Arsenal have the better midfield. Dylan Rice has been a god this season and deserves his €100 million transfer fee! Martyn Odigat has been consistent and Xaviers has been in good form in recent weeks, scoring 4 goals in his last 7 games. Judging by his performances at Chelsea, I've always believed he's a good player. After the injuries to Thomas Berdy and Zorzino Ferro, he has taken on a new role in the midfield line and is gradually showing his worth to the team.
Another player who has been invaluable to Arsenal is Bukayo Shaka. I really like this youngster and so far in 18 games against the Merseyside side he has contributed 3 goals & 7 assists. I think he's going to shine at the weekend and be a nightmare for Liverpool, with the prospect of scoring 1 or 2 goals.
