As gamers have departed for the Africa Cup of Nations and AFC Asian Cup, Liverpool will get an opportunity to see how they line up with out Mohamed Salah in a aggressive sport that does not affect the title race as they face Arsenal within the FA Cup third spherical. Whereas Jurgen Klopp would like to defeat Arsenal and advance within the FA Cup, it’s also good that Liverpool can play their first sport with out Salah this season versus robust opposition with out Premier League factors on the road, getting ready for what’s to return. 

Listed here are our storylines, how one can watch the match and extra:

The way to watch and odds

• Date: Sunday, Jan. 7 | Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
• Location: The Emirates Stadium — London
• TV: None  | Reside stream: ESPN+
• Odds: Arsenal -104; Draw +270; Liverpool +240

Storylines

Arsenal: Whereas the Gunners are additionally impacted by worldwide tournaments, solely Mohamed Elney and Takehiro Tomiyasu will likely be lacking for worldwide obligation. Winless in three straight matches, this can be a must-win for Mikel Arteta’s males even when factors aren’t on the road. After a reputable draw away to Liverpool, Arsenal have struggled shedding to West Ham United and Fulham. Confidence will should be restored forward of a run that features one other assembly with Liverpool that will likely be crucial to the title race.

Liverpool: There is a choice to be made on resting starters or going for the win right here and it may go both method in an away journey that they will be making twice in a month. The Reds are in an excellent place atop the Premier League by three factors however choosing up an harm in FA Cup play may derail their title hopes.

Prediction

Arsenal will get the job accomplished at dwelling because the Gunners poor type will come to an finish earlier than some winnable league matches. Decide: Arsenal 2, Liverpool 1