Premier League 2018/19: 3 reasons why Liverpool will beat Arsenal 

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool FC - Premier League
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool FC - Premier League

Liverpool’s march towards the Premier League title will be tested when they welcome Arsenal at Anfield on Saturday’s late kick-off. Jurgen Klopp’s men are the only remaining unbeaten side in the Premier League this season.

With half of the season gone, Liverpool have amassed 16 more points and conceded 16 fewer goals than at the same stage last season. They have also scored two more goals. This is a remarkable improvement from the team that finished last season in fourth place.

Arsenal meanwhile, comes into this encounter on the back of a disappointing draw at Brighton. The Gunners led at the Amex Stadium through their marksman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s fantastic finish before being pegged back. They now face a Liverpool side that is flying at the moment.

Here are three reasons why Liverpool will beat Arsenal on Saturday.

#1. Defensive crisis a major concern for Arsenal

There are situations when you can get away with playing the likes of Lichsteiner as a centre-back or a half-fit Laurent Koscienly. But the Gunners learned the hard lesson that at this level you simply cannot get away from such defensive partnerships. Southampton and Brighton took full advantage of Arsenal’s defensive frailties.

Unai Emery has a major concern on whom to select as Koscielny’s partner. The Frenchman suffered a minor foot injury at Brighton, but should be fit to play at Anfield. With Shkodran Mustafi, Hector Bellerin and Rob Holding still out, that leaves Nacho Monreal, whose fitness is uncertain, as an option to partner the Frenchman.

Arsenal are yet to keep a clean sheet away from home in the league this season and will come up against the deadliest trio in the Premier League at the moment. This could be a long evening for the North Londoners.

#2 Liverpool's front three in ominous form and Shaqiri adds to their strength

Liverpool FC v Newcastle United - Premier League
Liverpool FC v Newcastle United - Premier League

We have talked a lot about Liverpool front-three last season and even at the beginning of this campaign. They have destroyed opponents with pace, skills, and goals, and played an instrumental role in their success. That hasn't changed much this season. They are becoming even more ruthless with the arrival of Xherdan Shaqiri. The Switzerland international was bought to provide cover their front-three, but, Shaquiri soon became an indispensable part of Klopp's side. He has scored some vital goals for Liverpool this season.

#3 Arsenal's away form has been very poor of late

Despite a good campaign, the Gunners have been struggling to win away games this season. The Gunners are winless in their last three away league games. They have claimed only one win in their last five away trips. They have also struggled a lot against the top sides (Manchester United, Tottenham, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea) and are winless in their 19 Premier League away fixtures.

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Edited by Sujith M