Former Liverpool man Emile Heskey has backed the Reds for success in their game against Arsenal today, citing the Gunners’ current injury woes.

Not only do Arsenal have several injuries all over the pitch, they will also be without their star defender – William Saliba – after he was sent off in their last game.

Furthermore, Heskey also believes that Arne Slot will guide Liverpool to the Premier League title this season – however, he noted how imperative the Christmas/New Year period will be for them.

How does Emile Heskey think Liverpool will perform against Arsenal?

Speaking in an interview with Casino Apps, Heskey said: “Playing against Arsenal without William Saliba in their defence will be a huge positive for Liverpool. Everyone’s been talking about the partnership with him and Gabriel, and rightly so as they’ve been fantastic. But, with one gone, what will that look like?

“Liverpool will attack the game more and go into the match with more aggression knowing Saliba won’t be there, and Arsenal might feel slightly less comfortable without him on the pitch. Michael Owen was that kind of player for us, having him on the pitch made us all feel better and more confident.

“If Liverpool come away with a win and increase their gap to Arsenal by seven points, it’ll be huge. It would put a serious dent in Arsenal’s title hopes and put pressure on them in the dressing room and the camaraderie.

“It’ll be a challenge for Mikel Arteta if that happens because it’s a real challenge for the manager, you need to pick them back up again. Psychologically it’d be a massive advantage for Liverpool.

“I can see Arne Slot taking Liverpool to a Premier League title in his first season. The period over Christmas and into the New Year will be very telling – we’ll really see what they’re made of when it comes to that point.”