Liverpool’s FA Cup third-round match against Arsenal will provide them an opportunity to test how they line up without Mohamed Salah in a competitive match that doesn’t affect the championship fight, since players have already left for the Africa Cup of Nations and AFC Asian Cup. While it is great that Liverpool can play their first game without Salah this season against tough opponents without Premier League points on the line, Jurgen Klopp would also want to overcome Arsenal and go on in the FA Cup.
These are our plots, along with information on how to watch the game:
How to observe and the odds
•Time: 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, January 7; Venue: The Emirates Stadium in London; TV: None; Live stream: ESPN+
•Arsenal -104; Draw +270; Liverpool +240 are the odds.
Tales
Arsenal: International competitions affect the Gunners as well, although only Mohamed Elney and Takehiro Tomiyasu will lose time due to international service. Even though there aren’t any points at stake, Mikel Arteta’s team has to win since they have lost their last three games. Arsenal has struggled, suffering defeats to West Ham United and Fulham after a respectable draw away to Liverpool. Before a stretch that includes a crucial matchup with Liverpool that may impact the championship chase, confidence must be rebuilt.
Liverpool: They have to decide whether to rest starters or go all out in an away game, which may go either way. Liverpool will go there twice a month. The Reds have a three-point lead over the opposition in the Premier League, but an injury sustained during FA Cup play might endanger their chances of winning the championship.
Prediction: Before a few winnable league games, Arsenal will put a stop to the Gunners’ bad streak at home.
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