Liverpool vs Arsenal: Combined XI

Centre-Forward

With so many options up front from both teams, this was the toughest choice to make. Arsenal's record signing Alexandre Lacazette has shown potential, even scoring less than two minutes into his debut while Olivier Giroud was on hand to score the winner in the first game.

But Liverpool's Roberto Firmino gets the nod this time. The Brazilian was one of the key players in the Reds' unorthodox mobile front line which allows Liverpool to transition well.

He also loves drifting out to the left at times which also explains why almost 44% of Liverpool's attacks come down that flank. His interplay with Mane, Coutinho (and now Salah) and movement across the front line gives defenders a headache as marking him becomes a team effort.

Giroud is a good shout but he is the perfect Plan B if this attacking lineup fails and physicality with a deft touch is required in the final third.