Liverpool and Arsenal meet on Wednesday in the EFL Cup with the pair enjoying contrasting fortunes heading into their last-16 tie.
The Reds again demonstrated their battling qualities as they came from behind to beat Tottenham 2-1 on Sunday to restore their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League. On the opposite side of things, Arsenal squandered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 at home to Crystal Palace and their season seems to be floundering, with captain Granit Xhaka in the eye of the storm. The Swiss is unlikely to play at Anfield after an outburst towards the fans when subbed off against the Eagles, with Uruguayan Lucas Torreira primed to start in midfield. Defenders Hector Bellerin and Rob Holding could also be given starts, as could Emiliano MartÃnez in goal. For Liverpool, Nathaniel Clyne and Xherdan Shaqiri are both long-term absentees and with fears over Joel Matip's fitness situation, Joe Gomez is expected to start in the back four. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is set to face his former club and will be looking to make an impact, with Jordan Henderson rested. The Reds were the 3-1 winners when these two met in the Premier League in August and Arsenal have a poor record at Anfield, conceding at least three goals in each of their last five visits.
Liverpool v Arsenal
The Reds again demonstrated their battling qualities as they came from behind to beat Tottenham 2-1 on Sunday to restore their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
On the opposite side of things, Arsenal squandered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 at home to Crystal Palace and their season seems to be floundering, with captain Granit Xhaka in the eye of the storm.
The Swiss is unlikely to play at Anfield after an outburst towards the fans when subbed off against the Eagles, with Uruguayan Lucas Torreira primed to start in midfield. Defenders Hector Bellerin and Rob Holding could also be given starts, as could Emiliano MartÃnez in goal.
For Liverpool, Nathaniel Clyne and Xherdan Shaqiri are both long-term absentees and with fears over Joel Matip's fitness situation, Joe Gomez is expected to start in the back four. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is set to face his former club and will be looking to make an impact, with Jordan Henderson rested.
The Reds were the 3-1 winners when these two met in the Premier League in August and Arsenal have a poor record at Anfield, conceding at least three goals in each of their last five visits.
Head to Head Comparison
Liverpool - Last 5 Matches
Arsenal - Last 5 Matches