L, D, D, D, L, L, L, L, L, L, D, D, L
That is Arsenal’s form at Anfield in the Premier League since their last win there. The last win came in September 2012, during the 2012-13 season and that feels like a lifetime ago now. Here is the lineup from that match:
That is a real, “remember some guys” lineup from both teams.
The barren stretch is understandable because it includes Liverpool’s massive upswing under Jürgen Klopp and Arsenal’s low period and rebuilding but that doesn’t change that Arsenal have been dominated here and it isn’t particularly close.
It is 15 goals from 13.0 xG for Arsenal compared to 38 goals from 32.7 xG for Liverpool, for a -23 goal difference over the 13 matches.
The balance of the team’s fortunes have become more even and coming into the match Arsenal should feel their most confident that they can leave with three points than they have probably since that 2012-13 season.
The tale of the tape for the current season very clearly favors Arsenal and they have the chance to get over one the hurdles that has tripped them up repeatedly during their accent to the top of the Premier League.
Let’s get into what the stats say on Arsenal’s next opponent.
Liverpool Performance
Liverpool have not gotten off to an amazing start under Andoni Iraola, they are above average so far this season but they have not shown that the hope of a bounce back to title contention is a realistic expectation quite yet.
They are 6th on weighted xG & Goal difference, sitting 6th in xG difference and 5th in goal difference.
Looking at the longer term, on the rolling xG the trend lines are pointing in the wrong directions.
This downturn ultimately cost Arne Slot his job after winning the title in his first season and the early numbers haven’t seen a massive rebound but perhaps a bit of green shoots.
Their form this season in the Premier League at home is a bit weird, they have just 1 win and have scored 4 goals across 4 matches, while failing to score in two of those.
Overall, it’s been a mixed start for Liverpool.
I think that there were hopes that the team would be able to bounce back into title contention and the early start hasn’t been that convincing on that front, but they have played generally better than they did last season.
Liverpool Form
