Jamie Carragher makes Arsenal prediction amid ‘contact’ over Liverpool transfer target
All the latest news as Arsenal begin preparations for a Premier League date with Liverpool.
Arsenal are now preparing for a crunch clash with Liverpool following a comfortable win over Leeds United over the weekend.
The Gunners are still eight points clear at the top of the Premier League, while Manchester City do have a game in-hand to play. Plenty of work still remains, though, and Mikel Arteta’s men will need to put on another big performance this weekend when they face a Liverpool side desperate to climb back into the thick of the top four race.
As preparations begin for the clash, we have rounded up all the latest news surrounding the Emirates Stadium.
Lindstrøm links
Arsenal have been named as an interested club in the race to land Eintracht Frankfurt star Jesper Lindstrøm.
According to Sky Germany, the Gunners are one of the clubs to have already ‘made contact’ over the 23-year-old, with Frankfurt reportedly willing to allow an exit this summer. The report claims Lindstrøm will cost between £30million and £35million this summer.
Liverpool are also said to be interested in the midfielder who has nine goals and four assists so far this season, with Frankfurt currently on course to secure a Europa League spot this term. Lindstrøm is currently under contract until 2026, putting Frankfurt in a strong negotiating position.
LondonWorld understands Lindstrom is on the shortlist of technical director Edu, but no approach has yet been made for the highly-rated midfielder.
Carragher prediction
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool will get the better of Arsenal this weekend, despite the Gunners being favourites to take all three points.
“I think Liverpool will beat Arsenal at home,” Carragher said on Sky Sports.
“That’s a big call, isn’t it? I’ve said I think if Arsenal win at Anfield, to me it’s an acid test. If you go win at Anfield I think Arsenal will definitely win the league. But he thinks Liverpool will beat Arsenal on Sunday which means it will be in City’s hands if that’s the case.”