Liverpool - Arsenal: Can the Gunners still miss the Champions League?
Barely recovered from their shock after a painful Champions League semi-final exit against Paris Saint-Germain last Wednesday, Arsenal must now refocus on the essentials: securing the point needed to secure their place in next season's Champions League. This trip to Anfield, against a Liverpool side already crowned champions of England, represents both an opportunity to turn the page on European football and a major challenge. Mikel Arteta's men, losing momentum, no longer have the right to make any mistakes if they wish to avoid a collapse that would jeopardize their entire season.
The Gunners in full doubtOn the other side, Liverpool approach this match without pressure, with the serenity of a champion and the desire to end the season on a positive note. Despite a 3-1 defeat against Chelsea last weekend, conceded with a largely reshuffled team, the Reds remain unbeatable at home, with seven consecutive Premier League wins at Anfield. This end of season also marks the farewell tour of Trent Alexander-Arnold, promised to Real Madrid, but who will start this match on the bench. Conor Bradley is expected to occupy the right wing, while Joe Gomez is still unavailable.
Liverpool's home solidity is impressive: since their defeat to Nottingham Forest in September, they have scored at least two goals in 14 of their 15 games at Anfield. Arsenal, meanwhile, appear to be running out of steam. The Gunners have just suffered three consecutive defeats in all competitions, including two against PSG, and one against Bournemouth, which illustrates their weaknesses: they let the lead slip for the tenth time this season, a sad record. This lack of consistency and composure in crucial moments tarnishes a campaign that had started well.
Jorginho is backTo make matters worse, injuries continue to disrupt Arteta's plans. While Calafiori is back, Timber and Odegaard are not 100% fit, while several key players like Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Magalhaes, Tomiyasu, and Havertz remain on the injury list. Jorginho, who is expected to return to Brazil this summer, could return to the bench after several weeks of absence. Italian Calafiori could therefore be preferred to Myles Lewis-Skelly on the left flank, despite his lack of pace. Ben White is expected to replace Timber on the right. These uncertainties weaken a team already tested physically and mentally, on the eve of a duel against a team that is liberated, confident, and determined to shine one last time in front of its home crowd.
Liverpool, in search of a final hurrah and flattering statistics, could cross the symbolic 90-point barrier if they win their final three matches. Virgil van Dijk, who scored his third goal of the season last weekend, is about to play his 300th Premier League match, joining the select group of the most capped Dutch players in England. For Arsenal, the mission is simple but perilous: withstand the pressure at Anfield and claim the point of salvation. Another poor performance could wipe out an entire season's work.
What time will the meeting take place?The match between Liverpool and Arsenal, which will be officiated by international referee Anthony Taylor, will take place this Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at Anfield Stadium.
Which TV channel is Liverpool vs Arsenal on?This match on the 36th day of the Premier League between the new English champion and its runner-up will be broadcast on Canal Plus.
What streaming broadcast is there for this match?For all subscribers, you can follow the match streaming via the MyCanal application.
Possible compositionsLiverpool : Alisson - Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson - Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo - L. Diaz Arsenal: Raya; White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Merino, Martinelli
The different coastsEven though Liverpool have nothing left to play for at the end of the season, they remain the favorites in this duel against Arsenal. Betclic : Liverpool 1.98 / Draw 3.57 / Arsenal 3.50. Winamax : Liverpool 2.00 / Draw 3.60 / Arsenal 3.55. Unibet : Liverpool 1.99 / Draw 3.62 / Arsenal 3.55. Parions Sports : Liverpool 1.95 / Draw 3.65 / Arsenal 3.55.
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