Arsenal leads Liverpool by 14 points in the Premier League standings as they prepare for their match on January 8, marking their second meeting of the year. Liverpool, having beaten Arsenal once in domestic competitions, faces a formidable challenge as Arsenal aims for their first EPL title since the 2003-04 season.
Match Details
- Kickoff Time: 3 PM ET, Emirates Stadium, London.
- Betting Odds:
- Arsenal: -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
- Liverpool: +475 (bet $100 to win $475)
- Draw: +330
- Total Goals: 2.5 (Over -135, Under +105)
Expert Jon Eimer, SportsLine’s No. 1 soccer analyst, has provided his top bets and analysis for this highly anticipated match.
Eimer’s Top Bets:
- Arsenal Money Line and Over 1.5 Goals (-120): 1 unit
- Both Teams to Score (-120): 1 unit
- Exact Score: Arsenal 3-1 (+1200): 1 unit
Manchester City’s Performance
Arsenal remains highly motivated to secure the EPL title, especially as Manchester City has recently dropped points in their last two matches.
Liverpool’s Injury Concerns
Despite an impressive stretch of unbeaten matches, Liverpool struggles with key absences. Players Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike will miss this game due to injury, while Mo Salah is currently away on international duty for AFCON. This weakens their attack against a strong Arsenal side, although Liverpool still aims to pose a challenge.
