Arsenal v Liverpool Preview - will Liverpool play for another draw?
A lot was said regarding Arsenal’s and Liverpool’s three consecutive matches. After all, two of English football giants clash in three extremely important matches, so there is no doubt we are to face high pace and tense matches.
And this line of thought continued up to the point when Dirk Kuyt squeezed in Liverpool’s equalizer. Not only that this goal was exactly what Liverpool wanted, it came for the worst time for Arsenal – only three minutes after they finally managed to catch Liverpool defense napping. The impact of the equalizing goal cancelled any chance to that “high pace and tense” mentioned only a paragraph ago, as Liverpool shifted to an ultra defensive style, while it took Arsenal more than 30 minutes to recover and put any threat on Liverpool’s goal.
From the 65th minute, only the optimistic spectators believed Arsenal would emerge as winners from this, as frustration grew bigger. Liverpool were just too happy with the draw and when such a talented squad focus on not-conceding, you can bet that, in most cases, they will manage to do so. A 1-1 draw was the final result in a match with no pace and no tension…
Lucky for us, the 2nd match between these two in a regular Premiership match, and getting all three points is extremely important for both clubs.
Arsenal’s amazing 3-2 comeback kept their title race alive, but they have to keep winning while hoping Manchester United slips. I admit, I find it hard to see it happen, but maybe United crumble under the pressure Arsenal will pose on them. That is why The Gunners will have to push forward, as anything but a win is not acceptable.
The good news is that Liverpool, for a change, will also have to go for the win if they wish to keep safe distance from Everton. A draw will not be a bad result, but it is not good enough to justify a man-behind-the-ball game plan. This makes us think that we will witness a much better game, where Arsenal will be able to take advantage of Liverpool’s offensive orientation.
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I disagree about LFC and the league. They’ve got nothing to play for really. Yes they want to hang onto 4th, but they don’t want to seriously risk their current CL campaign either. They’ll probably rest their key players. Arsenal really no choice but to keep playing the usual suspects. 3 games in a week is going to put some strain on them. LFC can avoid that fatigue and that will give them an advantage next wednesday, which I think they’ll consider far more important that Saturday’s match. I think they’ll take their chances in the league, they’ve got a little cushion now, having won the derby last weekend.
Another Draw Here is very acceptable. The mid-week draw definitely hurt Arsenal but Liverpool hasn’t shown the true spirit it takes to win at the emirates. 1-1 Again.
arsenal win for one reason, no javier mascherano……
with out him, liverpool has no midfield because captain fantastic cant handle all 3 of them. arsenal will have better than 80% possession and nick bentdner wont get in the way….
goonahs for the champs league.
I predict that Liverpool gonna lose this match to preserve the energy so in the 3rd match they will win at Anfield and goes to quarterfinal. Becoz Arsenal needs 3 points more than Liverpool do.
Rafa is going to rotate his squad but I don’t think Wenger can afford to.
Because of that, I think Arsenal may well win this one.
IF LIVERPOOL LOOSE I HOPE PEOPLE WILL NOT GIVE THE EXCUSE THAT ITS BECAUSE THEY RESTED KEY PLAYERS. AS MUCH AS I SUSPECT THAT WILL BE BENITEZ’S PLAN, THERE IS ANOTHER ANGLE TO THIS SPECULATION, A WIN 4 ARSENAL WILL LIFT UP TEAM SPIRIT AND CONFIDENCE LEADING TO THE 2ND LEG OF THE CL WHICH COULD BE ANY ONES GAME TO WIN, WE JUST HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE.
actually it pains me that arsenal will win.. but no morale boaster it will be our RESERVES … n , arsenal will be overconfident after their win…