FootyMAD's Liverpool match preview

Last updated : 11 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Arsenal v Liverpool fixture

Arsenal prepare to entertain Liverpool at Highbury on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 92 games played, Gunners have recorded 39 wins, and Liverpool have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Highbury was less than a year ago, in May 2005, with Arsenal running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 14 FebLiverpool1 - 0ArsenalPREM
2004/2005Sun 08 MayArsenal3-1LiverpoolPREM
2004/2005Sun 28 NovLiverpool2 - 1ArsenalPREM
2003/2004Fri 09 AprArsenal4 - 2LiverpoolPREM
2003/2004Sat 04 OctLiverpool1 - 2ArsenalPREM
2002/2003Wed 29 JanLiverpool2 - 2ArsenalPREM
2002/2003Sun 29 DecArsenal1 - 1LiverpoolPREM

Recent respective form guides

Arsenal have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Gunners, with 6 goals against.

Liverpool have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. Reds have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Arsenal find themselves in a respectable 5th position, courtesy of the 44 points they have accumulated from 28 games. Liverpool sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 55 points from their 28 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arsenal6222638
Liverpool63123310

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is certainly an intriguing match for the Gunners, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Arsenal Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Liverpool 8 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.