As the Premier League inches closer to the halfway point, the focus shifted to the northwestern corner of the country, where Liverpool FC will face Arsenal in a crucial match this Sunday. The Reds, fresh from their Champions League victory on Thursday, are looking to deliver another blow to their title rivals, with the Gunners already making a strong start to the season.
The Premier League has announced the officials for the match at the Emirates Stadium, with Anthony Taylor set to take charge. Taylor, a familiar face to Liverpool fans, has refereed the Reds on 62 occasions, resulting in a winning percentage of 54.8 percent for the club. He will be assisted by VAR official Michael Salisbury and the experienced Darren Cann, who is widely regarded as one of the most experienced officials in English football.
The Redmen will be looking to extend their impressive run of form, which has seen them lose just once in the Premier League this season. The result could have significant implications in the title race, with other top contenders such as Manchester City and Chelsea facing tough tests in the coming days.
Away from the Premier League, there was a notable result in the Champions League, as Aston Villa, who are currently top of the group, edged out Bologna 2-0 to maintain their perfect start. The Villans are the only team, alongside Liverpool, who have won all three of their matches in the group stage.
In international news, Scottish club Inverness have been docked 15 points following their financial difficulties, with manager Duncan Ferguson stepping down from his role. The club, which features two former Liverpool players in their squad, Luis Longstaff and Remi Savage, will now face a tough task to avoid relegation.
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori will miss this weekend’s match with a knee injury, but reports in Italy suggest the problem is not serious. The player is expected to be out for a short period, which could be a significant blow to the Gunners’ chances ahead of their match against Liverpool.
Finally, it’s hard to believe it’s been four years since Liverpool’s dominant 5-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Mohamed Salah, Naby Keita, and Diogo Jota all got on the scoresheet as the Reds recorded a historic win, which marked Jurgen Klopp’s 200th victory in charge of the club. It was also a momentous occasion for Salah, who extended his club record by scoring in 10 consecutive games.
The win paved the way for a remarkable run of form for the Reds, who went on to record a 7-0 thrashing in the reverse fixture at Anfield, their fourth time in history scoring five or more goals against their arch-rivals.
