LIVE Confirmed Team Sheet: Liverpool vs. Arsenal

LIVERPOOL

King Kenny seems to have developed a liking for a 4-2-3-1 formation that allows freedom to Downing and Kuyt to send in crosses to the giant Carroll. Luis Suarez, who was expected to miss out on Liverpool‘s opening fixtures starts from the bench. Defensively, Liverpool are still without Glen Johnson and youngster Martin Kelly gets a chance to make a name for himself.

Liverpool Starting XI

LIVERPOOL STARTING XI: Reina, Kelly, Enrique, Agger, Carragher, Lucas, Adam, Henderson, Downing, Carroll, Kuyt

LIVERPOOL SUBS: Doni, Flanagan, Skrtel, Meireles, Spearing, Suarez, Maxi

ARSENAL

An injury to Gibbs gives Jenkinson a chance to make his premier league debut. Nasri starts for the Gunners despite rumors strongly linking him to a move away to Manchester City. Up front, the newly appointed captain Robin Van Persie will be supported by Theo Walcott and Arshavin on either flank.

Arsenal Starting XI

ARSENAL STARTING XI: Szczesny, Sagna, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Jenkinson, Frimpong, Ramsey, Nasri, Arshavin, Walcott, Van Persie

ARSENAL SUBS: Fabianski, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Miyaichi, Miquel, Chamakh, Lansbury, Bendtner

Both teams played a draw last Saturday and would be desperately wanting the full 3 points from today’s fixture.

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