How the Reds must line up in their final game of 2018 against Arsenal

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Liverpool face Arsenal at Anfield on Saturday evening knowing they will remain top of the Premier League no matter what other results take place this weekend.

Three points, though, would be massive in the title race – and would put Manchester City 10 points behind the Reds ahead of their game with Southampton at the Etihad on Sunday.

In defence, Alisson will line up in goal, with Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back and Dejan Lovren alongside Virgil van Dijk in the centre. Andy Robertson will be at left-back.

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The midfield is where it starts to get interesting, with Gini Wijnaldum and Jordan Henderson, who both started against Newcastle, likely to play again.

Given the opposition, Fabinho, who scored his first goal for the club against Newcastle, is likely to return to the line-up to make it a solid three-man midfield – that would allow Henderson and Wijnaldum the freedom to join the attack when possible, a role that suits both of them.

The front three of Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane picks itself, with Xherdan Shaqiri probably having to settle for a place on the bench despite his good form. He has proven this season to be a good weapon to have in reserve, and might have to do that again here.

Naby Keita is also in contention and could play in midfield, but that would seem harsh on Henderson, who was good against Newcastle on Boxing Day, with Wijnaldum a certainty in a big game.

Arsenal is the latest challenge that the Reds must overcome – but there is no reason that this team cannot pick up the three points.

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