Arsenal vs Liverpool
Match Preview and Football Betting Odds
Sunday 21st December 2008,
Emirates Stadium
Kickoff: 16:00
Arsenal
Arsenal drew their last league outing 1-1 away to Middlesbrough, slipping down to fifth in the league. They are unbeaten in three games following back to back defeats, making just two wins in their last five league games.
Arsene Wenger has been quoted as stating that the club could sign a new player in the January transfer window and without specifying which area a new signing could strengthen, the news could motivate or threaten many players to improve their performance whilst giving others more hope of a stronger team mate in the near future.
Croatian striker Eduardo could make an inspiring appearance in the squad after recovering from his career threatening broken leg and dislocated ankle injury sustained last February, whilst Kolo Toure is a doubt with a calf injury. Arsenal will have to do without Samir Nasri (ankle), Theo Walcott (shoulder) and Tomas Rosicky (hamstring).
Best Online Betting Odds for Arsenal:
Bet on Arsenal to win at 2.46 from 
Liverpool
Liverpool currently sit top of the league after they rescued at 2-2 draw at home in their last league match against Hull City, after being 2-0 down.
They are undefeated in six league games since a 2-1 loss away to Tottenham, their only defeat of the season, but have won only one of their last four games, of which includes three surprise draws at home.
Liverpool will wait until the last minute to see if Fernando Torres can be fit following his Hamstring injury, whilst Fabio Aurelio is doubt (calf), Phillip Degan (metatarsal) and Martin Skrtel (knee) have been ruled out for a return.
Best Online Betting Odds for Liverpool:
Bet on Liverpool to win at 3.2 from 
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Summary and Prediction
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium last season, despite Arsenal’s stronger campaign of the two up to that point. This time, the story is reversed as Liverpool visit as league leaders whilst Arsenal are plagued by inconsistency.
Arsenal have shown a tendency to put in their best performance when needing to prove themselves against tougher opposition, with victories over Manchester United at home and Chelsea away following poor prior form results. Also, they will be disappointed after slipping up against Boro and will see this 6 pointer as a real chance to boost their title chances.
Liverpool have likewise beaten both Manchester United at home and Chelsea away, so will visit the Emirates confident of a positive result. However, the possible absence of Fernando Torres could be a key factor if Arsenal perform at their best, according to the script.
Despite Liverpool’s overall superior form, Emmanuel Adebayor’s recent boost to The Gunners’ and Arsenal’s desperation for another big win should make Liverpool slight underdogs for this encounter.
Best online betting odds for the match from top bookmakers:
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Asian Handicap; Arsenal 0, -0.5
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Total Goals: Over/Under 2.5
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