Former West Ham and Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is backing Liverpool to secure the three points against Arsenal this weekend.
Speaking to football betting site BetVictor, Redknapp said that the Reds have the edge heading into Sunday’s encounter at the Emirates.
“What a game this is set to be! Things haven’t been right for Arsenal of late. Even before last week’s red, they’ve been winning games by the odd goal and haven’t been as dominant of late. I think they badly miss Martin Odegaard’s class and composure in the final third and they seem to be accumulating more injuries.”
Liverpool may not catch the eye as much as they did under Jurgen Klopp, but they look organised, they have the league’s best defensive record and that’s not by accident. A win here and they probably become the title favourites.”
“No William Saliba is massive. His absence probably cost them the title a couple of seasons ago and I think it’s bound to be a factor here, he’s just that good. I think Liverpool edge it and Mohamed Salah could be the difference, particularly if it looks like Riccardo Calafiori will be out as well.”
What score has Redknapp gone for?
The 77-year-old has predicted a 2-1 win for Liverpool, which would be regarded as an excellent result by fans, especially in the context of the title race.
Arne Slot’s side would stay top of the table and move 7 points clear of the Gunners if they do manage to get the victory on Sunday evening.
Arsenal v Liverpool team news
The Reds have five players on the treatment table currently. Diogo Jota (ribs), Harvey Elliott (foot) and Federico Chiesa (fitness) are doubts, while neither Alisson (hamstring) nor Conor Bradley (knock) are expected to feature.
Arsenal have even more selection problems. Bukayo Saka (hamstring) is reportedly winning his fitness battle but Jurrien Timber (muscular) is touch and go. Riccardo Calafiori (knee), Kieran Tierney (hamstring), Martin Odegaard (ankle) and Takehiro Tomiyasu are all unavailable due to injury while William Saliba is suspended.
Find out who is in Liverpool’s first-team squad for the 2024/2025 season here
