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Over the course of seven days, Arsenal and Liverpool will face-off three times: Wednesday at the Emirates for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Saturday again at the Emirates ...

Liverpool-Arsenal: The Series, Part Two

by John Houmes (Columnist)

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April 01, 2008


Over the course of seven days, Arsenal and Liverpool will face-off three times:

 

Wednesday at the Emirates for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Saturday again at the Emirates for an important Premier League match, and finally Tuesday at Anfield for the quarter-final second leg.

 

In Liverpool-Arsenal: The Series, Pt. 1, we examined what interesting aspects of these clubs that this series might reveal.

 

This article will look at factors that might affect the outcome of these three matches.

 

 

The Experience of the Squads

 

Both of these squads carry the strength of recently reaching the Champions League Final.

 

Ten of Liverpool's starters from last years Champions League Final squad are playing with the club this year, and eight played in the 2005 European victory in Istanbul. Six of Arsenal's starters remain from their 2006 Champions League final loss to Barca.

 

Those players from both squads who were there for their team's loss in the Finals will have a good perspective as the tournament enters the quarters.

 

Arsenal is a younger squad. This series will prove to be a stressful one for the players, especially if the first two matches split or are draws.

 

Obviously, Arsenal is seasoned in Europe. They proved that at San Siro. But the issue here is whether Liverpool's experience will prove to be an advantage in light of Arsenal's youth.

 

 

The Leadership of the Captains

 

Aside from their recent slump, Arsenal have faired quite nicely this season at home and abroad under first-year skipper William Gallas.

 

But bear in mind that Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has lifted both the FA Cup and CL Cup, winning them both by leading his team to come from behind victories.

 

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13 comments Last one added about 1 year ago — Leave a Comment

  1. Chijioke Njoku about 1 year ago

    The odds appears not to favour Ar.senal for many reasons including their inability to sign new players but they will come out better of the three games.
    Arsenal will advance to the semi-final.
    With a 3-2 goals aggregate.
    NJOKU C C.
    MINNA NIGERIA.

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  2. Simon Williams about 1 year ago

    My predictions are:

    Champions League 1st Leg- Arsenal 0 Liverpool 0

    Premier League- Arsenal 3 Liverpool 1

    Champions League 2nd Leg- Liverpool 1 Arsenal 0

    As a Liverpool fan I would take that, the league defeat shouldn't have too dramatic effect on us finishing 4th as long as we maintain steady form in other games, and obviously we have to progress in the Champions League as its the only thing we can win.

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  3. Marcus about 1 year ago

    Since I know the result of the first match, I'd say 2-1 aresnal for the second match and 1-1 for the next match.

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  4. John Houmes about 1 year ago

    First match : 1-1

    My predictions for second and third are:

    Arsenal 2-1

    Liverpool 2-1

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  5. ayo omjola about 1 year ago

    arsenal wins next two matches

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  6. Salomon Gonzales about 1 year ago

    First match ended 1-1.
    My prediction for second and third are as follows:
    Arsenal 2-0 Liverpool
    Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal.
    Don't ask my why but i just feel Arsenal always seem to have the edge over Liverpool. This is coming from a Chelsea fan, so it's in no way biased.

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    • John Houmes about 1 year ago

      I can't believe Liverpool draw over the weekend. I thought they'd lose. My prediction for tomorrow is 2-1 Liverpool

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    • Salomon Gonzales about 1 year ago

      I dont understand why they keep cancelling each other out! Arsenal is usually the better team when they meet. I still stand by what i said - Arsenal will go through on tomorrow. God willing, i hope Liverpool wins though.

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  7. John Houmes about 1 year ago

    ditto. I think if it comes to a shoot out, Liverpool advances. Arsenal has to win:
    1-0
    2-1
    3-2
    to advance. I just don't think they can get that advantage on Liverpool. I think they might get ahead, but Liverpool will come back.

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