Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp believes that the upcoming match between the two teams will be extremely attractive for attacking football.
"The match will be very interesting. Even if I can't go there as a club member, I will still hunt for tickets to watch live," Klopp shared.
The reason Klopp is in such a good mood is because now, Liverpool and Arsenal's chances in the Premier League are considered gone. The Kop are ranked 4th, 18 points behind leaders Man City. Meanwhile, Arsenal are in 5th place and the gap between the "Gunners" and Pep's team is 19 points.
In the last 5 matches, Liverpool have had 2 consecutive draws. That achievement of Arsenal is similar to their opponent. Remember, the 1-point gap between the two teams will change a lot if the match does not have a draw.
If Liverpool take the lead, Klopp and his team will create a good momentum for the upcoming period.Because in the next 4 rounds, their opponents were not in the group of 6 teams leading last season.
As for Arsenal, the challenge for Wenger's team will be a bit more difficult when they have to face Chelsea in round 23.
The biggest difference between the two teams is currently the attack. With the same defense conceding 20 goals after 18 rounds, The Kop did better than Arsenal in tearing the opponent's net with 38 compared to 31. If they play an open game in the match early tomorrow morning, Arsenal need to focus more and may have to play defensive counter-attacking even though they will play at Emirates Stadium.
This will be the last competition between the two sides before Christmas and certainly, everyone wants to give themselves and their fans a gift.
The focus on the pitch will be on Alexis Sanchez for the home side and Philippe Coutinho for the visitors Liverpool team. Despite being the most anticipated stars, the achievements of both Coutinho and Sanchez have not yet met expectations. Coutinho has played 11 times, scoring 5 goals. Meanwhile, Sanchez has played 15 matches but scored only 4 goals. Both Sanchez and Coutinho need to show their worth in important matches like this.
In the history of the Premier League, Liverpool and Arsenal have met 51 times. Liverpool have won 19, Arsenal have won 15 and the two teams have drawn 17 times.
The match between Arsenal and Liverpool in round 19 of the Premier League will take place at Emirates Stadium at 2:45 a.m. on December 23, Vietnam time.
