"Today marks one of the Reds' toughest fixtures of the entire season: Arsenal away. Second-place Manchester City and third-place Aston Villa both drew yesterday, leaving first-place Arsenal with a five-point cushion and a game in hand. They have the opportunity to extend that lead to eight and reclaim total control of the title race at the defending champions' expense. The Emirates will be rocking."
"Yesterday's results should havegiven fourth-place Liverpool a boost of their own. Like City and Villa, Liverpool's closest challengers for fourth (before the day's matches kicked off) dropped points - Chelsea endured their own disappointment at Craven Cottage, losing 2-1, and Manchester United drew at Burnley. Alas, considering how deflating the last two Liverpool performances were, plus the major concerns around player availability and chance creation as they prepare to face the best team in the country, there isn't a ton to be optimistic about."
Arsenal lead the Premier League by five points with a game in hand after City and Aston Villa drew, and can extend the advantage to eight points with a win at home. Liverpool face Arsenal amid recent deflating performances, concerns over player availability, and limited chance creation. Chelsea lost and Manchester United drew, reducing pressure from rivals for fourth, but Liverpool still lack optimism. Arne Slot acknowledged low team morale after conceding late goals. Hugo Ekitike has not trained with the team until now and his absence would be costly given his 11 goals and match-defining potential.
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