PREDICTION: A 3-2 win for Liverpool
FANTASY PICK: Alexis Sanchez
KEY STAT: There have been four 90th minute or later goals in the last six Premier League meetings between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield.
- LIVERPOOL
Liverpool are awaiting a late assessment on defender Dejan Lovren's groin injury. The centre-back was forced off during Wednesday's Capital One Cup quarter-final win over Bournemouth and should he not be fit manager Brendan Rodgers can recall Mamadou Sakho or revert to a flat-back four. Midfielder Joe Allen missed the trip the south coast but could return to the squad but striker Mario Balotelli is suspended.
- ARSENAL
Arsenal's Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (both groin) and Nacho Monreal (ankle) face fitness tests to determine if they can play. Manager Arsene Wenger fears midfielder Aaron Ramsey will miss the hectic festive fixture schedule with his hamstring problem, but has Calum Chambers back from suspension. Laurent Koscielny (calf), Mikel Arteta (calf), Mesut Ozil (knee), David Ospina (thigh), Abou Diaby (calf), Jack Wilshere (ankle), Tomas Rosicky (thigh) and Serge Gnabry (knee) are all still out. |