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Liverpool vs. Arsenal 5-1 FT: as Firmino scores three times for the reds

Liverpool vs. Arsenal 5-1 FT: as Firmino scores three times for the reds

In just under an hour, the exciting clash between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield will kick off. The home side remain unbeaten this season, and could end the year with that run intact. The Gunners, on the other hand, will hope to keep themselves within distance of the top four. 
 
Match facts
 
1. This will be the 227th meeting between these two teams in all competitions, with Liverpool winning 86 times to Arsenal’s 79 (61 draws).
 
2. There have been 149 goals in Premier League matches between Liverpool and Arsenal – only four fixtures have reached 150+ goals in the competition (Arsenal/Everton, Liverpool/Spurs, Chelsea/Spurs and Arsenal/Spurs).
 
3. Liverpool have conceded just seven goals in their 19 Premier League games this season, and a clean sheet here will see a record for fewest goals conceded after 20 English top-flight games.
 
4. Arsenal have scored more goals from outside the box than any other Premier League side this season (9), while Liverpool are the only team yet to concede such a goal in 2018-19.