Arsenal Advised To Take Attacking Approach Against Liverpool

Sky Sports pundit, Jammie Carragher believes Arsenal should take an attacking stance right from the start of

Speaking on Sky Sports, he explained, “You have to respect Anfield of course and Arsenal’s record there is horrendous over the last six years, I think they’ve conceded 22 goals. They haven’t just lost games there, they’ve been completely rolled over.

“But when I’ve looked at Arsenal last season, I still look at the back four now. I think it’s improved from last season, but you still think you can’t see Arsenal keeping a clean sheet – I’d be very surprised if they do.

“So for Arsenal to get something from the game they’ve got to get a goal, a goal or two you’d expect, so [Nicolas] Pepe he’s still on the bench, but I’d like to see the Arsenal manager Unai Emery actually go with [Alexandre] Lacazette and Aubameyang.

“I was crying out for that at times last season at certain away games. I think they have got the firepower to actually damage Liverpool, certainly if Liverpool defend how they have done in the last two games. But if Liverpool are anywhere near their best, I fully expect them to go on and win the game, but it will just be interesting to see how Unai Emery sets up for the game.”

He added, “I look at that back four and think it may not get the protection that it needs, so really when you look at the back four I think they’ll still concede goals it’s just whether they can actually hurt Liverpool.

“And that is the big thing. If Liverpool continue with the high line, will Arsenal be brave enough – or will Unai Emery be brave enough – to actually say, ‘I’m going with my attacking players, we want to get goals’.”