Andy's Sunday tips - spoils to be shared at Anfield
Life at Liverpool under Roy Hodgson gets underway on Sunday afternoon, and the fixture list hasn't been particularly kind to them with Arsenal first up...
Liverpool v Arsenal
The absence of Fernando Torres for this match is obviously a huge factor, but Arsenal have their own problems in that respect with Cesc Fabregas unlikely to play, or perhaps not make the starting line up. The good news for Liverpool is the goalscoring form of David N'Gog who has looked sharp in the build-up to the season and could be handed a rare start in a match of this magnitude.
I'm a firm believer that Steven Gerrard should play in central midfield rather than the second-striker role he's occupied so often over the last couple of seasons. As ever, Liverpool's success this season depends on how good a year Gerrard has. Joe Cole seems to have adapted quickly to playing in a new team and it will do the side no harm to have another English player in the ranks.
As far as Arsenal go I've been very impressed with Marouane Chamakh and I think he'll have no trouble at adapting to their system and the way they play the game. I'm expecting big things from this guy and if he can form a good partnership with Robin van Persie, Arsenal will take some stopping.
This match has the classic makings of a game that both sides will be desperate not to lose but that's not to say it will be a cagey affair. Liverpool will be happy to be aggressive and ambitious at home whilst Arsenal only know how to play one way so I suspect a couple of goals will be on the cards, whilst a share of the spoils looks the most likely outcome.
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Published: 14 Aug 2010
roman (August 15, 2010 10:08 PM) said:
Respect Andy for correct score !