LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Thomas Partey of Arsenal celebrates with teammate Granit Xhaka after scoring their team’s fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on October 30, 2022, in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
2. Partey, Xhaka & Odegaard have never played together at Anfield
Partey and Xhaka have never played together at Anfield. The fact is that Arsenal has never been at its best when travelling to what many call the most challenging place to play in the league.
When Partey plays, Xhaka is free to affect the game. Considering the Liverpool midfield does not bolster the same dominance as in previous seasons, it can only be described as nightmarish for Liverpool to face the midfield of Xhaka and Partey.
However, Odegaard’s role in this game must be considered. The Norwegian’s ability to break lines with precise passing, his off-ball movement, and his defensive work rate will ensure that the Gunners leave Liverpool with three points.
Arsenal’s midfield will be the driving force to getting revenge. The recent dominance of Liverpool over Arsenal appears to be at an end, however… Anfield’s “aura” is always a factor.
has recently come out in the press citing Klopp as an inspiration,</a> this fixture is all about revenge.</p>
<p>Last season was special for both managers. Klopp’s side were electric, menacing, scary, and downright brilliant. Arteta’s team, meanwhile, were building an identity and laying the groundwork for their present-day dominance. Arsenal were on a ten-game unbeaten run in the Premier League when they marched into the fortress that is Anfield. The game was touch and go, and Anfield lay relatively dormant.</p>
<p>That is until a challenge by Sadio Mane on Takehiro Tomiyasu went under the radar, causing Arteta to protest and Klopp to disagree. The two clashed out of pure competitiveness, and Anfield came alive. Once the fans were fired up, the beatdown began. A 4-0 defeat was a tough pill to swallow for the Gunners.</p>
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<p>— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/04/09/2-reasons-why-arsenals-trip-to-anfield-is-about-revenge/2/"https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/1462122403446857735?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>November 20, 2021</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>At the time, the teams were on a completely different level, and a draw would have been a good result. This time the teams are once again on a different level, but roles are reversed with Arsenal looking down the table and expecting a dominant win at Anfield and… Arteta will be looking for the last laugh.</p>
<p>Arsenal winning at Anfield would, could and should be a huge statement. We know Arsenal are a better team this season, but the victory at Anfield would signify a real change has taken place.</p>
<p>It would mean that fans all around the world can trust their eyes and believe that Arsenal are back.</p>
<h2>2 reasons why Arsenal’s trip to Anfield is about revenge</h2>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Granit Xhaka on his red card vs. Liverpool: “It’s not like I’m planning this. It’s not like I’m doing this on purpose, but sometimes, I am in a position where I have to take a 50:50. It’s risky. Now people will say, ‘Yeah, but why do you always risk?’. This is who I am.” <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/04/09/2-reasons-why-arsenals-trip-to-anfield-is-about-revenge/2/"https://twitter.com/hashtag/afc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>#afc</a> <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/04/09/2-reasons-why-arsenals-trip-to-anfield-is-about-revenge/2/"https://t.co/bEHKmfXgvS">pic.twitter.com/bEHKmfXgvS
<p>— afcstuff (@afcstuff) <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/04/09/2-reasons-why-arsenals-trip-to-anfield-is-about-revenge/2/"https://twitter.com/afcstuff/status/1484912646918914060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>January 22, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2>1. Granit Xhaka’s red card</h2>
<p>Granit Xhaka’s new attacking role has revitalized his Arsenal career. The Swiss International was on his way out after his infamous Crystal Palace shirt toss, but Arteta convinced him to stay.</p>
<p>The midfielder has developed into an outstanding leader and, most importantly, a player keen for a goal. As Arsenal fans look back and reflect, Xhaka’s history of red cards was not simply down to an aggressive tendency. However, this is an essential aspect of his onfield personality and performance.</p>
<p>In reality, his foul trouble was primarily due to his defensive role. Playing as a holding defensive midfielder, he would often be caught in no man’s land on the break and forced to make a hard foul. A perfect example of this was against Liverpool in the 0-0 draw in the Carabao Cup.</p>
<p>The outstanding Liverpool, playing heavy metal football, side of last season were explosive on the counter. An over-the-top through ball to Diogo Jota was dropped into a dangerous area, and Xhaka tracking back made a last-ditch foul that warranted a red card.</p>
<p>Now that he has become one of the most integral players in this brilliant Arsenal side, one can be sure he has revenge on his mind.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:3200px;">LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Thomas Partey of Arsenal celebrates with teammate Granit Xhaka after scoring their team’s fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on October 30, 2022, in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)</p>
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<h2>2. Partey, Xhaka & Odegaard have never played together at Anfield</h2>
<p>Partey and Xhaka have never played together at Anfield. The fact is that Arsenal has never been at its best when travelling to what many call the most challenging place to play in the league.</p>
<p>When Partey plays, Xhaka is free to affect the game. Considering the Liverpool midfield does not bolster the same dominance as in previous seasons, <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/04/09/2-reasons-why-arsenals-trip-to-anfield-is-about-revenge/2/"https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/04/08/arsenal-liverpool-midfield-battle/">it can only be described as nightmarish for Liverpool to face the midfield of Xhaka and Partey</a>.</p>
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