Associated Nations Cup 03:45 on 21 January 2022
Arsenal vs Liverpool
This is the semi-final of the Premier League Cup. Arsenal sit at the Emirates Stadium to take on Liverpool. Arsenal drew 0-0 with Liverpool in the first leg away from home on the premise of playing one less person, and the return to home was full of universal infinite dawn. However, as the overall strength of Liverpool, the away game is still full of sword and frost.
Arsenal finish fifth in the Premier League this season, losing 2-1 at home to Manchester City. FA Cup away defeat to Nottingham Forest. Draw with Liverpool, currently 2-1 draw in three games, the recent downturn, the draw with Liverpool, midfielder Kazad red will be absent from this game. Xhaka has a clear role in connecting the back position, and the suspension may have a profound impact on both ends of Arsenal's attack and defense. Fortunately, they have s Rosaka and other construction offensive end strength on the offensive end should not be underestimated!
Liverpool beat Brentford 3-0 at home in the Premier League last game and are unbeaten in their last four matches. After 21 rounds of the league, 13 wins, 6 draws and 2 losses accumulated 45 points, ranking second, and in the last 5 games, 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, Liverpool clearly had the upper hand in the semi-finals between the two sides. However, the effectiveness of converted goals is low, and Liverpool have recently lost 2 draws and 1 loss in 3 away games, conceded 7 goals in three away games, and there are serious loopholes in the defensive end. There was a marked decline in away performance.
Injuries and the African Cup of Nations have affected both sides, with large areas of personnel absences on both sides. Arsenal played for Aubameyang, Herneny, Pepe and Thomas.
Liverpool side Salah, Keita and Mane played in the African Cup of Nations, and the absence of Origi, Thiago, Phillips and Elliott due to injury had a greater impact on the team.
Combined with the above, the overall strength of the two teams Liverpool has a slight advantage, but both sides are absent to varying degrees. Although Arsenal have not won in the last three games, Arsenal sits at home and draws liverpool with 10 away players, occupying a psychological advantage, Liverpool although the recent away win is insufficient, but the team won 3-0 in the last round of the league. Morale is high, but the physical reserves are two days less than Arsenal's, and they are physically inferior, it is important to note that they have met in the last 5 times. The Reds had an absolute advantage of 3 wins and 2 draws, although the Reds' squad was not in order. But the thickness is deep enough, so this game will be a match for the best.