Arsenal will face fellow Premier League rivals Liverpool in their final friendly of their pre-season tour of the USA. The Gunners clinched a well-deserved 2-1 victory against Manchester United earlier this week with goals from Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli. Mikel Arteta’s men will face Liverpool on August 1 at 12:30 am (British Summer Time) at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Arsenal Team News vs Liverpool
Several of Arsenal’s senior players are still enjoying an extended vacation due to their involvement in the recently concluded UEFA Euros and Copa America. Aaron Ramsdale, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, and David Raya have all missed the USA tour. Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, and Kai Havertz joined the Gunners’ pre-season squad the previous game and played a part against United. Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney remain in London as they recover from their respective injuries.
A number of youngsters have been included in the squad. A few of them, including Ayden Heaven, Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand, and Myles Lewis-Skelly, were given game time against Bournemouth and United. New signings Tommy Setford, Lucas Nygaard, and most excitingly Riccardo Calafiori are all part of the squad.
Emile Smith Rowe is expected to be absent from the game as he finalises his move away from the Emirates Stadium.
Liverpool vs Arsenal Match Preview
Liverpool have entered a new era following the departure of their legendary manager Jurgen Klopp. Arne Slot has taken over the reins of the Merseyside club as he continues to assess his new squad. The Reds have played one pre-season friendly so far, winning 1-0 against Real Betis. However, they remain the only Premier League side to have not made a signing so far.
Arsenal and Liverpool were both in the title race against eventual winners Manchester City for large parts of the previous season. The Gunners have only won five of their last 20 games against The Reds but will be confident going into this game given the quality of the team they have now.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Liverpool
The impressive Ethan Nwaneri is expected to start but apart from him, Arteta is expected to field an experienced side. Gabriel, Havertz, and Martinelli will be looking to start as well following substitute appearances from them in the previous game. Exciting new signing Calafiori will also be part of the squad and may make an appearance in the second half.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Liverpool: Hein; White, Timber, Gabriel, Kiwior; Jorginho, Nwaneri, Odegaard; Nelson, Havertz, Martinelli.
