– Liverpool vs Arsenal will square off in the third round of matches in the Premier League
– The Reds and the Gunners maintain their perfect start of the new campaign after two matches
– Liverpool have won the last three contests over the London club at Anfield, scoring 12 goals
Liverpool vs Arsenal are set to slug it out in a blockbuster match at Anfield as both sides remain unbeaten in the opening two Premier League matches.
The Reds started comfortably following a 4-1 opening day win against Norwich City and went on to defeat Southampton with a slender 2-1 victory.
On the other hand, the Gunners recorded a 1-0 win away at Newcastle and had a 2-1 victory over Burnley in their home debut for the 2019-20 season.
Liverpool will be without midfielder Naby Keita and defender Nathaniel Clyne while Arsenal have Hector Bellerin and Rob Holding on the sidelines.
The Reds are unbeaten in eight against the Gunners and have won their last three meetings at Anfield, scoring 12 and conceding two along the way.
Liverpool possible starting XI: Adrian; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Salah, Mane, Firmino
Arsenal possible starting XI: Leno; Maitland-Niles, Sokratis, Luiz, Monreal; Guendouzi, Xhaka; Aubameyang, Ceballos, Pepe; Lacazette
Match: Liverpool vs Arsenal
Date: Saturday, August 24
Time: 7:30pm (East African time)
Venue: Anfield
Meanwhile, TUKO.co.ke had earlier reported that Virgil van Dijk has been tipped to win the 2019 Ballon D’Or over teammates Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane by Adrian.
This follows report that Liverpool Spanish shot-stopper Adrian believes the 28-year-old center-half has been in consistent form since making his £75 million move from Southampton in January 2018.
Source: Tuko Breaking News
