Two clubs in opposite halves of the Premier League table will do battle today in a league match between Liverpool and Arsenal. The first-division clash scheduled for 11 a.m. ET will be held at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on NBC Sports.
What They're Saying
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers (via BBC): The kid [Raheem Sterling], for some reason, seems to be getting a lot of stick off a lot of people for something. He is not an out-and-out striker, but his speed in front of the back four and behind them causes problems. He can get it, turn and go at defenders. He was outstanding. In that role, you think of Alexis Sanchez when he plays for Arsenal."
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger (via the Express): "There's a slight chance of [Nacho] Monreal being available and a very slight chance for [Theo] Walcott. He is back in training today, but only today. I might take him. I don't know yet until he's back to full training. Let's see."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Liverpool's Lazar Markovic played an integral part in the club's League Cup victory over Bournemouth on Wednesday. In 417 minutes of play, the 20-year-old has one goal and an average of 1.3 take-ons.
Liverpool's Projected Lineup (3-4-1-2): Jones; Sakho, Skrtel, Toure; Markovic, Leiva, Gerrard, Henderson; Coutinho, Lallana; Sterling
Arsenal's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Begovic; Pielters, Wilson, Shawcross, Cameron; Whelan, N'Zonzi; Arnautovic, Ireland, Odemwingie; Crouch
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (statistics and lineups via WhoScored).
Standings
Rnk Team MP W D L GF GA +/- Pts
1
Chelsea
16
12
3
1
36
13
23
39
2
Manchester City
17
12
3
2
36
14
22
39
3
Manchester United
17
9
5
3
30
18
12
32
4
West Ham United
17
9
4
4
29
19
10
31
5
Southampton
17
9
2
6
28
13
15
29
6
Tottenham Hotspur
17
8
3
6
22
23
-1
27
7
Arsenal
16
7
5
4
28
19
9
26
8
Swansea City
17
7
4
6
22
19
3
25
9
Newcastle United
16
6
5
5
18
22
-4
23
10
Everton
17
5
6
6
27
27
0
21
11
Liverpool
16
6
3
7
19
22
-3
21
12
Aston Villa
17
5
5
7
11
21
-10
20
13
Stoke City
16
5
4
7
18
21
-3
19
14
West Bromwich Albion
17
4
5
8
17
23
-6
17
15
Queens Park Rangers
17
5
2
10
20
32
-12
17
16
Sunderland
16
2
10
4
14
24
-10
16
17
Crystal Palace
17
3
6
8
19
27
-8
15
18
Burnley
17
3
6
8
12
26
-14
15
19
Hull City
17
2
7
8
15
24
-9
13
20
Leicester City
17
2
4
11
15
29
-14
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