Arsenal have not won at Anfield in over 20 years but head into Sunday's clash as Premier League leaders as they look to end their winless run on Merseyside against Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has issued an update on key centre-back Virgil van Dijk ahead of the clash against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon. The Reds were without the Dutchman as they drew 0-0 against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in a game that lacked any real quality.
According to The Athletic, Van Dijk missed the trip to Stamford Bridge due to illness after he didn’t train in the build-up to the fixture, and was subsequently ruled out of contention. The 31-year-old defender looks set to return to action for the Reds this weekend, however, in time to face the Gunners at Anfield.
Speaking after the 0-0 draw against Chelsea, Klopp provided an update on Van Dijk's availability and admitted he should be available to face Arsenal. The Liverpool boss told Sky Sports: "I think he will be ready for the weekend, yes."
This will give the Reds a huge boost in having their star centre-back available for the game, whilst Arsenal are still missing William Saliba after the Frenchman suffered a back injury last month. The 21-year-old has proven to be a crucial player for Arteta this season but it is likely that Rob Holding will continue to line-up alongside Gabriel Magalhaes in defence.
Liverpool could welcome Luis Diaz back to action this weekend after the Colombian winger returned to training last week. Diaz has not featured in the squad against City or Chelsea as he builds up his fitness ahead of a return to the pitch.
hutadkny
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2012 podolski and santi
maturidikxith
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pl should allow us to only play in anfield so , we can win 😂
Iyce
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Arsenal are not a high quality team, the swing from 8th to 1st suggests it's an anomaly this season. The clash against City made them look like an average team. Not convinced of Arsenal's credentials.
Your Liverpool team can’t even beat a low quality team and are currently languishing in mid table. Focus on your team and the mid table battles you lots are facing.
Viylmosty
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klopp is becoming very useless
Tepdeortz
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It is not over 20 years we beat them in 2012 get ur facts right Autty. Also we will baptise them with three goals. This time round the story will change.
Pure lucky undeserved win last time.
MwenePuta
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Matip was outstanding against Chelsea
besacelmpy
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hw did u think that Liverpool will thrash arsenal as they did to man u, remember arsenal are in good form more than any clubs in premier leg and also if u no fear arsenal will win that game by god willing
Arsenal are not a high quality team, the swing from 8th to 1st suggests it's an anomaly this season. The clash against City made them look like an average team. Not convinced of Arsenal's credentials.
Goonerkid
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It is not over 20 years we beat them in 2012 get ur facts right Autty. Also we will baptise them with three goals. This time round the story will change.
yeuadlprsy
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It's been long Liverpool give their fans happiness since that 7-0 trashing of Manchester United at Anfield, since then they have been playing away games without good results. They have to give their fans happiness this weekend as Easter gifts by trashing Arsenal as they did to Manchester United last time at Anfield. Can't wait to watch that game God's willing.
hw did u think that Liverpool will thrash arsenal as they did to man u, remember arsenal are in good form more than any clubs in premier leg and also if u no fear arsenal will win that game by god willing
lawalidris
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It's been long Liverpool give their fans happiness since that 7-0 trashing of Manchester United at Anfield, since then they have been playing away games without good results. They have to give their fans happiness this weekend as Easter gifts by trashing Arsenal as they did to Manchester United last time at Anfield. Can't wait to watch that game God's willing.
Saka17
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Rubbish and useless articles ,
Mukhtari
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from 2012 to now is 20 years already?