FootyMAD's Liverpool match preview

Last updated : 20 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Arsenal v Liverpool fixture

Arsenal prepare to entertain Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 96 games played, Gunners have recorded 41 wins, and Liverpool have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Emirates Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 08 AprLiverpool4 - 2ArsenalCHMP
2007/2008Sat 05 AprArsenal1-1LiverpoolPREM
2007/2008Wed 02 AprArsenal1 - 1LiverpoolCHMP
2007/2008Sun 28 OctLiverpool1 - 1ArsenalPREM
2006/2007Sat 31 MarLiverpool4 - 1ArsenalPREM
2006/2007Tue 09 JanLiverpool3 - 6ArsenalLGEC
2006/2007Sat 06 JanLiverpool1 - 3ArsenalFAC

Recent respective form guides

Arsenal have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Gunners score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Liverpool's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Reds, and 3 goals against.

Arsenal find themselves in a respectable 5th position, courtesy of the 30 points they have accumulated from 17 games. Liverpool are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 38 points from the 17 games played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arsenal63125610
Liverpool63309412

FootyMad's prediction ...

Arsenal are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Liverpool will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Arsenal 6 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Liverpool 3 successive away victories.
7 games since last away draw.
8 games since last defeat.