Day: January 18, 2019

Arsenal come into this game looking to close the gap on the top four having fallen 6 points adrift of the 4th position. Interestingly they play Chelsea who are currently 4th, if they lose this game, they would be in for a tough time ending the season inside the top four and may even start the new week outside the top 5 should Manchester United win.

The Gunners have played well when they play at home recently with their last two games there ending in wins over Burnley and Fulham. They scored 7 goals in those games and conceded just 2 times, Unai Emery would be hoping for more of the same but Chelsea are of a different quality to the above opponents.

Chelsea started the reign of Maurizio Sarri Brightly, but the Blues have since gone through a rough patch. they have struggled for goals recently as they haven’t scored more than 2 goals in over 10 game.

They beat Newcastle 2-1 at home in their last league game, but it was obvious that they are struggling to get goals and Arsenal should take advantage of that here.

Crystal Palace’s win over Manchester City last month helped Liverpool move 7 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, the Eagles have gone on to win their next away game and it would be a shocker if they earn yet another win here.

They have been impressive when they visit Anfield in the past as they had a three games winning streak there until last season.

Liverpool have made Anfield an absolute fortress these days as only Manchester City have stopped them from scoring there this season. They have scored 27 goals and conceded just 3 times there also this season and it is hard not to see a win for the Premier League leaders on current form.

Liverpool overcame a very difficult Brighton side 1-0 last weekend to help them recover from a two games losing streak which included an FA Cup exit at hands of Wolves.

The Reds have won all of their last 3 games against the Eagles.