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Luke Thrower

Paul Merson proven wrong on key Gabriel Martinelli and Trent Alexander-Arnold battle

Arsenal faced another big test of their title credentials on Sunday afternoon when they faced off against Liverpool at the Emirates. Victory would see the Gunners return to the top of the Premier League table and they would continue as one of the form teams in the division.

While in contrast, the Reds had struggled, Mikel Arteta has played down their poor form going into the clash. He said: "I'm not here to judge what Liverpool are, I'm here to talk about what we've are. I think what they've done in the last five years doesn't need any presentation, it's clear that they've been up there in every single competition for the last five years, so credit for what they've done."

One of the key battles isolated for the game is that of Gabriel Martinelli against Trent-Alexander-Arnold on the flanks. The pair, much like their respective clubs, have had differing form, with the former enjoying a good start to the campaign while the latter has been under fire of late.

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