The top 4 battle continues today at the Emirates Stadium between Arsenal and Liverpool. This time last year, Brendan Rodgers’ side were on course to lift the Premier League title, whilst Arsene Wenger’s continued to fade away from the title race. There three key battles in today match for Wenger’s men to be concerned with.
Monreal or Gibbs vs Sterling
Whoever from either team deputizes in these positions will have some work to put in. From an Arsenal perspective, the left-back the manager picks to start this game will have to sandbag the wide threat, from the electrifying Raheem Sterling.
Brendan Rodgers’ plays a very offensive 3-4-3 formation, which utilizes two wing-backs to support the front three attackers. This system has worked wonders for Liverpool since their 3-0 Old Trafford defeat, as it’s a very high tempo style of football.
Monreal or Gibbs will have their work cut to keep Liverpool’s wide man silent this afternoon, to keep incoming attacks from the left side crosses at a minimum.