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country flag League Cup Round 1/2 Final (1)
Liverpool vs. Arsenal
Thu 13 January 2022 19:45
Referee
Michael Oliver
Weather at KO
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Travel Info
1/2 hour plane
Distance
287 KM

Liverpool

Last updated: Fri 14 January 2022 09:06
In Brief

They beat Shrewsbury 4-1 on Sunday. Missing the injured Nat Philipps and Harvey Elliott. Divock Origi and Thiago Alcantara are injury doubts. Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Naby Keita are away at AFCON. Alisson and Trent Alexander-Arnold are fit.

Looking Back

A heavily rotated Liverpool progressed to FA Cup fourth round with comeback home win over Shrewsbury.

Looking Ahead

Young midfielder Elliott is out with long-term injury.

Backup centre-back Philipps is sidelined through a knock.

Sometimes starting midfielder Thiago is out due to a knock.

Big problem in attack, as Salah and Mane are away at AFCON. Diogo Jota, Minamino and Roberto Firmino could play upfront.

Starting goalkeeper Alisson missed the last two games due to COVID-19. He is fit to feature.

Sometimes starting midfielder Keita is away at AFCON.

Starting right-back Alexander-Arnold is back in contention.

Backup striker Origi is out through injury.

The first leg of this tie was postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak at Liverpool. The postponed game will be played on 20/01.

Points of Interest

Liverpool have lost just one of their last 16 games against Arsenal in all competitions (8W, 7D, 1L).

Manager Comments

Klopp stressed that Liverpool have lost the advantage of playing the second leg at home after the first leg was moved for next week, which means that this game is now the first of the tie.

Arsenal

Last updated: Fri 14 January 2022 09:06
In Brief

Were eliminated from the FA Cup after 1-0 defeat away at Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Thomas Partey, Nicolas Pepe and Mohamed Elneny are away at AFCON. Granit Xhaka is doubtful with COVID-19. Emile Smith Rowe and Takehiro Tomiyasu could be back in contention.

Looking Back

In good form this season despite their two defeats in a row against Manchester City and Nottingham.

Looking Ahead

Key striker Aubameyang was stripped of captaincy and he is training individually due to internal disciplinary matter. Joined up with his national team for AFCON. New captain Alexandre Lacazette is covering for him.

Backup forward Pepe and backup midfielder Elneny joined up with their national teams for AFCON.

Starting midfielder Partey will also be at AFCON. Big blow, as he has been solid this season. Albert Lokonga could cover for him.

Problem in midfield as starter Xhaka could miss out due to COVID-19, while Emile Smith Rowe is doubtful through injury. Youngster Charlie Patino could fill in if needed.

Starting right-back Tomiyasu is an injury doubt. Cedric Soares could fill in.

The first leg of this tie was postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak at Liverpool. The postponed game will be played on 20/01.

Points of Interest

Arsenal have won just one of their last 16 games against Liverpool in all competitions (1W, 7D, 8L).

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  • Ainsley Maitland-Niles (mid) Roma - on loan
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Arsenal

Last updated: Fri 14 January 2022 09:06
In Brief

Were eliminated from the FA Cup after 1-0 defeat away at Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Thomas Partey, Nicolas Pepe and Mohamed Elneny are away at AFCON. Granit Xhaka is doubtful with COVID-19. Emile Smith Rowe and Takehiro Tomiyasu could be back in contention.

Looking Back

In good form this season despite their two defeats in a row against Manchester City and Nottingham.

Looking Ahead

Key striker Aubameyang was stripped of captaincy and he is training individually due to internal disciplinary matter. Joined up with his national team for AFCON. New captain Alexandre Lacazette is covering for him.

Backup forward Pepe and backup midfielder Elneny joined up with their national teams for AFCON.

Starting midfielder Partey will also be at AFCON. Big blow, as he has been solid this season. Albert Lokonga could cover for him.

Problem in midfield as starter Xhaka could miss out due to COVID-19, while Emile Smith Rowe is doubtful through injury. Youngster Charlie Patino could fill in if needed.

Starting right-back Tomiyasu is an injury doubt. Cedric Soares could fill in.

The first leg of this tie was postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak at Liverpool. The postponed game will be played on 20/01.

Points of Interest

Arsenal have won just one of their last 16 games against Liverpool in all competitions (1W, 7D, 8L).

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  • Ainsley Maitland-Niles (mid) Roma - on loan

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Arsenal - Liverpool 0 - 2
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Liverpool - Arsenal 0 - 0