The crucial Liverpool game is upon us in what is surely a must-win game (just how many times have we said that in the last few weeks?!)
As is beginning to become a tradition on Arsenal Articles, I have obtained the views of our opponents on the game. I have spoken to Matt Ladson from leading Liverpool fan site This is Anfield and here are his views:
AA: Thanks for joining me Matt. Liverpool had a poor start to the season but Dalglish is transforming everything. How do you explain such a quick impact?
TiA: There's many factors, but the most obvious being the man himself bringing a huge lift to everyone associated with the club.
Add in the removal of Hodgson, and his pal Mike Kelly, which was much needed, and the arrival of Steve Clarke. The club is now completely working in unison and it shows.
In hindsight, was it a mistake to sack Rafa Benitez after just the one average season?
A tough question that nobody can really answer. If Rafa had stayed and the new owners arrived I can imagine things would have gone well, but the timing was probably right for both parties with the ownership situation as it was.
How do you view your deadline day transfer activity with Torres leaving for Chelsea and the replacements?
Fantastic. Even without Torres' goal drought I'd say that. We spent no money and replaced a sulking, injury prone, past his best forward with a younger, more energetic and dynamic front two in Suarez and Carroll.
We would all love for Liverpool to pip Spurs to the fifth spot. But surely talks of a Top 4 finish is also resurfacing at Anfield?
We won't finish in the top four this season but next season I expect us to be there. With the right additions in the summer, which we will get, we can get back into the Champions League.
Team news and tactics for Sunday?
The most interesting questions are on full backs. Will John Flanagan continue at right back? Can Fabio Aurelio play two games in a row?
If Flanagan doesn't play that would mean Carra at full back and Krygiakos partnering Skrtel in the middle - which could be a huge problem. So I expect the same 11 as that beat Man City.
A prediction?
Score draw.
And finally, any part of you which wishes we stop Manchester United from beating your title record? And can you see it happening?
As much as I'd love to see it happen, I've already got used to the fact it won't and United have taken 19. I'm sure it doesn't need me to point out where you have lost the title this season!
Credit:
Thanks to Matt from This is Anfield. You can check more of their views on the game at: www.thisisanfield.com
