Sport League Cup: Liverpool vs Arsenal open semifinal tie (prediction, odds, link)
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Who can catch Liverpool's Mohamed Salah atop the scoring chart? His departure to AFCON may help his pursuers like Jota, Kane and Lukaku make up some ground.But January could be the month that sees others cut into his sizeable advantage with Salah departing to join Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. If Egypt advances to the Feb. 6 final, it could mean a month's absence for Salah and a chance for the pursuers to make a race of it.
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Last week’s postponed League Cup first leg between Arsenal and Liverpool means the Reds and Gunners kick off their tie knowing who they’ll meet in the final should they win the semifinal.
Chelsea beat Tottenham 3-0 on aggregate to seal their spot in next month’s final at Wembley, and Thomas Tuchel’s latest bid for silverware will run up against Mikel Arteta or Jurgen Klopp.
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And while Liverpool remains alive in the fight for Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup silverware, a loss to the Reds would send Arsenal out of the 2021-22 season without a trophy unless they shock the world and chase down Man City for the PL crown.
Arsenal vs. Manchester City time, TV channel, stream, lineups, betting tip & pick for New Year's Day
It's a four-match winning streak against a 10-match winning streak as the in-form Gunners host title favorite and defending champ Man City at The Emirates.The Gunners will put their fine form to the ultimate test as they host English Premier League leader and title favorite Manchester City at the Emirates on New Year's Day. They will hope to show off the marked progress made since a 5-0 loss to the Citizens on Aug. 28, when a first-half red card sabotaged Arsenal's bid for a result.
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Anfield is the spot for the the first leg. Below is everything you need to know for the League Cup action.
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League Cup odds and ends (full odds provided by our partner, PointsBet)
If Liverpool wins, it’s -115 to the bettor. Arsenal claiming a draw at Anfield pays out +290, barely worse than the +280.
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League Cup schedule, how to watch live, updates
Dates: Semifinals take place on January 5-20
Chelsea vs. Liverpool live stream info, TV channel: How to watch Premier League on TV, stream online
How to watch Chelsea vs. LiverpoolBAKU, AZERBAIJAN - MAY 29: The commemorative Chelsea pennant during the UEFA Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on May 29, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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How to watch: On ESPN+
Live updates: Scores via NBCSports.com
Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction
This one could boast fireworks as Arsenal bids to shake off an FA Cup upset at the hands of Nottingham Forest and Liverpool aims to protect its home turf while building on the defeat of Shrewsbury Town that started to build back from an ugly three-match run in the league. Goals for both? Goals for both. Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal.
League Cup semifinals
First leg: Liverpool vs Arsenal – January 13
Second leg: Arsenal vs Liverpool – January 20
First leg: Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham – January 5
Second leg: Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea – January 12
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© provided by Sports.co.uk Arsenal and Liverpool meet this Thursday for the semifinal return of EFL Cup. Gala match this Thursday in England! Arsenal and Liverpool are found for the semifinal return of the EFL Cup. After the nil 0-0 in Anfield, everything remains to play since as a reminder, the rule of goal outside does not apply in this competition.