Premier League powerhouses
The marquee matchup of matchday 21 in the Premier League kicks off tonight in North London, where Arsenal will host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. This clash pits the current English champions against the prevalent favorites for this season’s title. Following Manchester City’s draw with Brighton on Wednesday, Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table has been reduced to five points, presenting Mikel Arteta’s squad a critical chance to extend their advantage back to eight points.
Arne Slot’s team has struggled in their title defense and arrives in the capital trailing the league leaders by 14 points. Nevertheless, Liverpool possesses a strong squad and remains capable of pulling off an upset despite Arsenal’s current form. The history of encounters between these two elite clubs in English football is storied, and we’ve taken a closer look at the players with the most goal contributions in their matchups.
Arsenal vs Liverpool: Players with Most Goal Contributions
In the history of this fixture, three players have each recorded 14 goal contributions: Roberto Firmino, Steven Gerrard, and Kenny Dalglish. However, the Brazilian Firmino stands out with the most efficient record, netting 11 goals and providing three assists in just 18 appearances. For comparison’s sake, Dalglish achieved his tally over 27 matches, while Gerrard faced Arsenal 34 times throughout his career.
As depicted in the graphic below, Liverpool players fill the top five, with Ian Rush coming in third with 13 goal contributions, while both Robbie Fowler and Mohamed Salah have contributed 12. Notably, Thierry Henry holds the record for Arsenal in this matchup, tallying 11 contributions made up of nine goals and two assists against Liverpool.
