Liverpool v Arsenal: 5 key battles, with Lucas taking on Per Mertesacker

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2) Lucas v Santi Cazorla 

Following Joe Allen’s poor show against Manchester United, Lucas will surely continue alongside Steven Gerrard in central midfield, with Brendan Rodgers expected to carry on using the 3-4-4 formation. This means he’ll be charged with providing the side defensive cover in midfield. Silky Spaniard Cazorla will play the no.10 role for Arsenal due to the absence of Mesut Ozil, Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere – and he could pull the strings unless our Brazilian battler stops him from doing so.

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