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

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4) Jordan Henderson v Kieran Gibbs

The battle between the two Englishman will be key to the success of our right flank. Henderson is set to start on the right as a wing-back, meaning he’ll be charged with both defensive and offensive duties up this side – with Adam Lallana likely to cut inside ahead of him. Similarly, Gibbs will provide Arsenal’s width on the left, with Alexis Sanchez and Danny Welbeck preferring to cut inside and operate closer to the goal. If Henderson can tame Gibbs’ attacking threat, but bomb forward and help our attacks himself – we’ll be at a serious advantage.

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