I think that Arsenal will not fight in this match against Liverpool... Liverpool have good results and they can play free football because they don't have problems in attack and defence... But Arsenal have a lot of problems, which can be seen from their poor games... This match is not important for anyone, but Arsenal already lost such matches to save their strength... Remember the match against West Ham...
Now the first half has started and looking at the line-up that occurred in this match, I was actually quite surprised with what they played in this match because they almost lowered most of their core players for the match that occurred in round 3 today.
Even though the match in this competition is not too important but it seems like they are aware that this is not just about competition but there is a prestige that must be maintained considering this is a big match.
20 minutes of running time is now Arsenal who are more in control even though some of the kicks they try to do still miss the on Target but overall in these 20 minutes of possession and opportunities Arsenal dominate.
This is a match of prestige because if one of them loses with a score that is too striking then this can tarnish the good name so even if this is only the FA Cup then surely they will compete all out because indeed apart from this it can also be used as a place to heat up the players before the EPL starts again, this can also be used as one of the benchmarks that one of them can be better by trying to beat each other.
This first half was indeed Arsenal still very dominating and actually this was beyond my expectations because I thought Liverpool would have this kind of dominance in the match that took place but until now Arsenal are still quite dominant in attacking and Liverpool just try to survive and see the mistakes Arsenal make to be used as opportunities.
I think if this continues then Liverpool could get into a trap in Arsenal rhythm and cannot get out of the situation that occurs so Klopp must try to get out of this pressure because once deceived, he can't get out of the situation.