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146 Paul Merson has now given his prediction for this weekend’s headline FA Cup fixture between Arsenal and Liverpool.
The Gunners host Jurgen Klopp’s Premier League-leading side at the Emirates Stadium in what could be one of the most important matches in the FA Cup this season.
With the two sides meeting just a few days ago at Anfield, there will be hopes this time around that there will be a clear victor after Liverpool came from behind to draw 1-1 against Arsenal.
And speaking to Sportskeeda, Merson has predicted his former north London side to come away with the win, with Liverpool set to head to the Emirates without star attacker Mohamed Salah.
With Wataru Endo also missing, Liverpool’s squad had been hit my January’s international tournaments, and Merson thinks Arsenal should have enough in them to get the win.
The pundit said when asked who he predicts to win this weekend: “Arsenal are playing at home and face a Liverpool team without Salah, so I fancy them to win this one.”
Arsenal have to take advantage of Liverpool’s missing players
With Liverpool missing their star attacker in Salah, a player who has caused Arsenal nightmares over the years, the Gunners will be sensing an opportunity.
The FA Cup is a trophy the north London side have a proud and prestigious history in, and having not won the competition for four years, Arsenal will want to pounce back this season.
Indeed, no Salah is a massive boost for Mikel Arteta’s side, and Arsenal will want to get over their recent form with a big win in the FA Cup against a Premier League title rival.
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