Preview: Arsenal vs Liverpool

– Olivier Giroud and Lorient Koscienly will miss the clash against Liverpool

– Klopp has signed seven for Liverpool this summer but still looking for a defender 

– Liverpool have won just once at Arsenal in 20 matches across 15 years

Arsenal’s first game of the season is a tantalizing clash against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp

The Reds have strengthened this season with the addition of seven new players, some with valuable Premier League experience though Loris Karius will definitely miss out.

Arsène Wenger is expected to be without a number of players on fitness grounds and he will be forced to field a makeshift central defensive partnership which is expected to consist if new signing Rob Holding and young defender Calum Chambers.

Arsenal’s new signing Rob Holding

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According to Opta, Arsenal have lost just one of their last nine Premier League meetings with Liverpool (W4 D4 L1).

Liverpool signed Saido Mane earlier in the summer

Liverpool have only won one of their last 20 away trips to Arsenal in all competitions (W1 D8 L11) and have collected just eight points in 10 Premier League games at the Emirates Stadium.

Liverpool however have a poor away record against Arsenal, winning only once in 20 matches across 15 years.

Kick-off Sunday 4pm

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