Chris Sutton makes ‘sneaky’ Liverpool v Arsenal prediction that will be music to Gunners fans’ ears

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Chris Sutton has shared his prediction for Arsenal’s Premier League trip to Liverpool on Sunday, and Gunners fans will love what he has had to say.

The big game of matchweek three will see England’s two best clubs go head to head at Anfield in an early title battle.

In addition, both Arsenal and Liverpool have won their opening two Premier League games, but something’s got to give on Sunday.

And Sutton has a “sneaky feeling” that Arsenal could make life pretty difficult for the reigning champions.

Chris Sutton backs Arsenal for narrow win at Liverpool

Sutton, writing on BBC Sport, laid into Liverpool’s defence, deeming it vulnerable and claiming Ibrahima Konate currently looks like a “triallist”.

The pundit reckons Mikel Arteta’s charges have more than enough to trouble the Reds, especially now Arsenal have signed Eberechi Eze.

In terms of the scoreline, Sutton backed Arsenal to record a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield.

“My worry with Liverpool is exactly what Arne Slot talked about in pre-season,” Sutton wrote.

“They’re too defensively vulnerable. They’ve already conceded four goals.

“Ibrahima Konate looks shot to pieces and has been all over the place in the last two games.

“He’s been a great player in the past for Liverpool but right now he looks like a triallist.

“If you’re a Liverpool fan I guess the good thing is your side are still getting results.

“But if you want to win league titles you’ve got to be watertight and strong at the back, and I’m not so sure Liverpool are.

“Liverpool got bullied by Newcastle. There’s no reason why Arsenal can’t bully them too.

“I’ve just got a sneaky feeling that Arsenal, bolstered by new signing Eberechi Eze, will exploit them.”

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Arsenal provisional team news vs Liverpool

Arsenal are set to be without several key players for the trip to Liverpool.

Bukayo Saka is expected to be out for around three to four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury against Leeds.

Meanwhile, Kai Havertz has undergone surgery on a knee injury, though he is not expected to be on the sidelines long-term.

Martin Odegaard, Ben White and Christian Norgaard are currently doubts for the trip to Anfield.