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2 reasons why Arsenal’s trip to Anfield is about revenge

By Charles Binns

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal gestures to Juergen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on November 20, 2021 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal gestures to Juergen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on November 20, 2021 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Thomas Partey of Arsenal celebrates with teammate Granit Xhaka after scoring their team’s fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on October 30, 2022, in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Thomas Partey of Arsenal celebrates with teammate Granit Xhaka after scoring their team’s fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on October 30, 2022, in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) /

2. Partey, Xhaka & Odegaard have never played together at Anfield

Partey and Xhaka have never played together at Anfield. The fact is that Arsenal has never been at its best when travelling to what many call the most challenging place to play in the league.

When Partey plays, Xhaka is free to affect the game. Considering the Liverpool midfield does not bolster the same dominance as in previous seasons, it can only be described as nightmarish for Liverpool to face the midfield of Xhaka and Partey.

However, Odegaard’s role in this game must be considered. The Norwegian’s ability to break lines with precise passing, his off-ball movement, and his defensive work rate will ensure that the Gunners leave Liverpool with three points.

Arsenal’s midfield will be the driving force to getting revenge. The recent dominance of Liverpool over Arsenal appears to be at an end, however… Anfield’s “aura” is always a factor.

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