Former England forward Chris Sutton has delivered his Premier League prediction for Liverpool vs Arsenal, backing the Gunners to “cut right through” the Reds as their top four hopes are “over”.
The final Premier League clash of the weekend will see Liverpool play hosts to league leaders Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday evening.
Liverpool were held to a goalless draw by Chelsea last time out, and are now without a win in their previous four matches.
They have scored just one since battering Manchester United at the start of March, in a 4-1 defeat to second-place Manchester City.
Arsenal‘s fortunes have been very different.
Since being eliminated from Europe, the Gunners have recorded back-to-back 4-1 victories in the league, over Crystal Palace and Leeds United.
Now the pair are set to face off at Anfield on Sunday evening, in a fixture the north Londoners have failed to win since 2012, in what might be a crucial evening in the race for the title.
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Fans and pundits have offered their predictions ahead of the tie, including that of former England and Celtic forward Chris Sutton.
Chris Sutton Liverpool vs Arsenal Prediction
“Chelsea were the better team when they drew with Liverpool on Tuesday.” Sutton stated in his BBC Sport column.
“I know the Reds made a lot of changes at Stamford Bridge, but if they were resting players before this game, I don’t think it will make much difference.
“I think Liverpool’s top-four hopes are over now, and everyone is looking ahead to the summer, when a major overhaul of their squad is needed.”
Sutton continued on Liverpool‘s current crop of players.
“I just don’t see a switch being flicked with their current group where, all of a sudden, they respond next season – their problems have gone on for too long.
“I have to hold my hands up and admit I got it wrong a lot with my predictions for Liverpool this season because I kept thinking they had turned a corner – and they haven’t done.
“They won’t keep Arsenal out on Sunday. There is absolutely no chance of that.
“The way Arsenal are playing, I am expecting them to turn up at Anfield, play with a swagger, and cut right through Liverpool.
“The Gunners have not won there since September 2012, when Mikel Arteta was playing for them, and in the past this might have been a trip they feared. Not any more.”
Sutton’s Prediction: Liverpool 1-3 Arsenal
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