"Things could hardly feel more different ahead of Thursday's reverse fixture against Arsenal than they did back in August. In that game, Liverpool secured a 1-0 win thanks to a late Dominik Szoboszlai free kick-still a contender for goal of the season-and the tight contest hinted at a proper title race between the reigning title holders and the perennial runners-up."
"Alisson Becker- Still the clear choice at keeper, but he needs to be a bit more careful. His distribution and eagerness to come off his line have nearly cost the Reds in recent matches, and Arsenal's clinical edge could punish any major mistake. Virgil van Dijk- Far from his best against Fulham, but given the lack of depth at the position and his leadership as captain, he remains an obvious choice to start."
Liverpool won the August fixture 1-0 via a late Dominik Szoboszlai free kick. Arsenal now sit six points clear of Manchester City and 14 points clear of Liverpool, appearing close to their first Premier League title since 2003. Thursday's match recalls last season's pivotal clash that shifted momentum between title contenders. A positive result would extend Liverpool's unbeaten run to ten matches and strengthen their hold on Champions League qualification. Predicted Liverpool XI selects Alisson Becker, whose distribution and eagerness to leave his line have posed risks; Virgil van Dijk keeps his place despite below-par form; Ibrahima Konaté is preferred over Joe Gomez.
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