Liverpool Manager Andoni Iraola
Liverpool Manager Andoni Iraola
Liverpool welcome Arsenal to Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday, with Andoni Iraola’s side arriving in impressive form after a patchy start to the season.
The Reds have won five consecutive matches, including an Carabao Cup penalty shootout victory over Chelsea, scoring 15 goals in the process.
They have also won their last three games at Anfield, while Arsenal have claimed victory in five of their last six Premier League away matches.
Arsenal have won eight of their nine league matches this season. Their only defeat was a 3-0 loss to Brighton before the September/October international break, but they have responded with three consecutive wins against Leeds United, Nottingham Forest and Everton.
However, they were held to a 2-2 draw by Bayern Munich in the Champions League and suffered a shock Carabao Cup defeat to fourth-tier Fleetwood Town.
That penalty shootout loss came at a cost, with teenager Max Dowman suspended for three domestic matches following his red card. Arsenal have also endured a lengthy wait for a league win at Anfield, having failed to win on their last 13 visits since 2012.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have concerns over Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz, who missed Friday’s outdoor training session. Iraola confirmed that both “have a chance” of featuring but must prove their fitness on Saturday.
The former Bournemouth coach said: “I think they have a chance. They have a chance. But I don’t know for sure if they will be involved or not. We still have two days so I think we have a chance, yes.”
Jeremy Jacquet was also absent from the main session, although there is no immediate cause for concern. The Frenchman came off the bench against Arsenal’s fellow Champions League opponents in midweek and was spotted at the AXA Training Centre on Friday, suggesting he was following an individual recovery programme.
Arsenal have not won a Premier League match at Anfield since September 2012. Mikel Arteta’s side are also winless in their last four meetings with Liverpool, although three of those encounters ended in draws.
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