Liverpool vs Arsenal: Combined XI

Liverpool Arsenal Combined XI
Liverpool face Arsenal early in the season yet again

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Trent Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold

Klopp is one of few top managers who has refused to switch to a back-three and the German boss has stuck to the traditional top four - and so have we. Liverpool have their problems in defence (especially on set pieces) but their full-backs are instrumental in attack as well.

On the right is Liverpool's new young sensation Trent Alexander-Arnold. Fans at Anfield were worried about how Klopp would manage without Nathaniel Clyne who is recovering from injuries to his back and hamstring but 18-year-old Alexander-Arnold has held his own so far on the right.

What's more, the youngster even managed to score in the Champions League playoff with a delightful free-kick against Hoffenheim. Liverpool's Young Player of the Season last year has all the qualities of a full-back who can attack thanks to his pace and dribbling skills.

Sead Kolasinac
Sead Kolasinac

On the left is Arsenal's new summer signing - Sead Kolasinac. The versatile Bosnian international can play in a variety of roles (left back, left wing-back and centre-back) but his propensity to make intelligent forward runs has helped the Gunners in attack this season.

The fact that Wenger got him for free has left many baffled, wondering how such a good, technical player was available on a Bosman after so many impressive performances in the Budnesliga that saw him voted into the Team of the Season.

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Edited by Rohith Nair
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