Premier League Soccer Betting Arsenal vs Liverpool

Premier League leaders Liverpool FC travel to the Emirates Stadium this weekend to take on Arsenal FC, their headship on the line. Liverpool’s away record is second only to Chelsea’s , with only one draw and one loss in eight away fixtures including a win at Chelsea and Manchester United. In fact, both Liverpool and Arsenal have won both of their top four matches thus far – and at least one of these records will end on Sunday. So when all is said and done on Sunday, which side will celebrate.

Soccer Betting Line:

Arsenal FC pk -145 +145 2½ O +120 U -140 1 O -140 U +110 Draw +220

Liverpool FC pk +125 +190 2½ O +120 U -140 1 O Ev U -130 Draw +220

Match Time: 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time Sunday December 21, 2008

Venue: Emirates Stadium

Arsenal FC +145: Arsenal enters this match eight points behind Liverpool FC, and a point behind fourth ranked Aston Villa, knowing they cannot afford anymore slip ups or the gap between the top four will be too big to bridge and they will be out of the title race. Arsenal is coming off a draw against Middlesbrough – a match they should have won. Arsene Wenger was left contemplating about what might have been after his side started brightly and took the early lead 1:0. Arsenal is 3-1-2 in their last six fixtures at the Emirates Stadium.

Liverpool FC +190: Liverpool have dropped some points over the last few weeks but they are still at the top of the table. It helped that Chelsea and Manchester United suffered the same dip in form as they did. Liverpool had the chance to extend their lead in the table but when they came up with three stalemates out of four fixtures at Anfield against lesser opponents they lost valuable ground. Their away form was their redeeming feature as they picked up six points in winning both. In their last six, they have gone 3-3-0. In their last six away matches, they are 5-0-1.

Soccer Betting Analysis:

Soccer Betting Verdict: Arsenal have home edge and they will vie to take all three points, ever hopeful of reclaiming their place in the big four at the expense of the Reds before the Christmas break. At +145, they have value for the home win, particularly as they have come under fire recently for their mixed results. They will be anxious to quell the naysayer. However, beating Liverpool is easier said than done. Liverpool has enjoyed a lot of success on the road and they will be mindful to maintain their spot atop the league. Everything points to an almighty battle when these two clubs meet in London. It should be an open match so over 2.5 goals at +120 holds value. My pick is Liverpool for the away win.

Soccer Free Picks: Liverpool +190 | Over 2.5 goals +120

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