Liverpool will have a home match against Arsenal in the 18th round of the 2023/24 Premier League at Anfield in Liverpool, England at 2:30 a.m. on the 24th (Korea time). It is an important match in the ranking competition. Arsenal are leading the league with 12 wins, three draws and two losses with 39 points, while Liverpool is in third place with 38 points, just one point behind.
Depending on the outcome of this confrontation, the ranking could be reversed. Arsenal desperately need a victory over Liverpool to shake off Aston Villa’s pursuit, which has become tied for points. Liverpool also needs to win to beat both Arsenal and Villa by two points to take the lead. 스포츠토토
Arsenal were close to winning the league title last season, but lost the top spot to Manchester City after failing to pass the April schedule. Having been at the top of the league for about eight months, the team lost the trophy to Manchester City due to lack of hindsight.
Liverpool was the team that put a damper on Arsenal’s dominance, which had been soaring at the time. Arsenal took a 2-0 lead against Liverpool in April and lost two runs to end up with a 2-2 draw. Arsenal, who also ended up with draws against West Ham and Southampton after three consecutive draws, have had a painful experience of losing the lead to Manchester City. It is a heartbreaking memory for Arsenal, who are seeking to win the title for the first time in 19 years after winning the 2003/04 season unbeaten.
Klopp said with a smile, “I really thought Arsenal would win the title.” The British Tribune reported that Klopp, who attended the press conference beforehand, admitted, “To be honest, Arsenal were the team that really looked like winning the title last season.”
However, he stressed that the match should have ended with Liverpool’s victory. “I don’t know the exact reason, but Arsenal also played an outstanding game until we recovered our performance. We should have won in the end,” Klopp said.
“I might have had another chance. To be honest, I don’t remember well, but what I remember exactly is the scene where Ibrahima Konate fired with his chest right in front of the goal post in a 2-2 situation. I still doubt why he failed to score a goal there,” he said.
“The team we played against was a really strong team,” he said, acknowledging Arsenal once again. He did not hide his vigilance about Arsenal’s strength in the team’s reinforcement of the season. “We brought Declan Rice and Kai Havertz. It couldn’t get worse. David Raya is brilliant, too. Coach Mikel Arteta said, “He created the team he wanted, and now it’s a difficult team to play against.”
“Big and strong players, fast and good skills, and a good teamwork. They are a well-trained team. I could see them improve every season,” Klopp continued, vowing to win, saying, “I really respect Arsenal. But in this match, we want points.”
It will not be an easy challenge for Arsenal. Arsenal have been particularly weak in away matches at Anfield. They have never won in away matches at Liverpool since 2012. Attention is focusing on whether Liverpool can lead the league by beating Arsenal with Klopp’s confidence.