Liverpool vs Arsenal: Early chance to lay down a marker – A preview
When Manchester City faltered last season, Arsenal must have thought it was their chance to finally land the Premier League title.
The Gunners had finished as runners-up for two consecutive years behind Manchester City.
But Mikel Arteta’s men were left to play bridesmaid again, when Liverpool clinched their record-equalling 20th title in Arne Slot’s first year in charge.
Arsenal ended the season 10 points behind the Reds.
Ahead of this season, Arteta has finally brought in a striker in the form of the bullish Viktor Gyokeres. Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze have also come in to bolster the attack.
It does feel that Arteta is looking to launch a robust challenge for the title by plugging the holes in his squad.
Their first big test will come at Anfield.
Liverpool have not looked so convincing in their opening two fixtures.
In each of those games, they threw away a two-goal lead, before beating Bournemouth and Newcastle United.
