With Arsenal playing Liverpool in this weekend’s big Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium, here’s a look at a combined XI of the two sides, using Brendan Rodgers’ 3-4-3 formation just to make things a bit more interesting!
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GK: David Ospina
A surprise performer this season, Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina has had a consistenr season and just edges Liverpool’s Simon Mignolet, who had a nightmare start to the campaign despite a recent improvement.
DC: Emre Can
A young defender performing exceptionally well for Liverpool, Emre Can looks a top talent and deserves to make up part of this back three.
DC: Laurent Koscielny
A star player for Arsenal, Laurent Koscielny is undoubtedly one of the best defenders at both sides and makes it into this combined lineup.
DC: Mamadou Sakho
Another Liverpool defender, Mamadou Sakho has been rock solid for the Reds this season and makes up part of this evenly balanced backline.
MC: Francis Coquelin
A young player who has quickly become one of the top defensive midfielders in the Premier League after winning a place in the Arsenal first-team this season.
MC: Jordan Henderson
Likely to captain Liverpool this weekend, Jordan Henderson has been a huge performer for the Reds this season and currently looks like he’d command a place in most teams’ midfields this season.
MR: Raheem Sterling
Not in his preferred role, Raheem Sterling takes a place on the right-hand side as an attack-minded wing-back in this combined XI.
ML: Alberto Moreno
Another Liverpool player who has shone in the team’s 3-4-3 formation this term, Alberto Moreno takes the left-sided wing-back role in this team.
AM: Santi Cazorla
One of Arsenal’s best players this season, Spanish playmaker Santi Cazorla has more than staked his claim for a place in this team, playing in a roaming role behind the main striker.
AM: Philippe Coutinho
Liverpool’s best creative talent, Brazilian starlet Philippe Coutinho makes up another of the attackers behind the striker in this exciting-looking front three.
FC: Alexis Sanchez
A player who has filled in in a number of positions this season and looked excellent in all of them, Alexis Sanchez has been world class for Arsenal and beats a number of his own team-mates as well as some fine Liverpool forwards to start upfront in this XI.
