Arsenal rebounded from a poor first week to beat Crystal Palace last Sunday. (Getty)
An important early-season Premier League matchup takes place on Monday when Arsenal and Liverpool will meet at the Emirates Stadium.
Viewed as title outsiders when the season began, Liverpool have won back-to-back games to begin the season.
Liverpool have grinded out a pair of 1-0 wins despite not being at their best in either match, while Arsenal have three points from two matches early in the season. “Same old Arsenal” cries were made after an opening-day loss to West Ham, but a win over Crystal Palace has some confidence back.
Arsenal have lost just two of the last 16 meetings between the two teams in all competitions (eight wins, six draws). Here’s what you need to know about the match:
The Basics
Christian Benteke (R) scored his first goal for Liverpool on Monday. (Getty)
Who:
What:
English Premier League Week 3
When:
Monday, August 24th
Where:
The Emirates, London
Time:
3 p.m. Eastern; 8 p.m. GMT
Channel:
NBCSN (US)/Sky Sports 1 (UK)/(International viewers, click here for your local provider)
Odds:
Arsenal 7/10, Liverpool 18/5, Draw 3/1
Over/Under: 2.5 Goals, Under (1/1), Over (8/11)
First Goalscorer: Arsenal: Olivier Giroud (4/1), Alexis Sanchez (9/2), Theo Walcott (5/1); Liverpool: Christian Benteke (6/1), Danny Ings (8/1), Divock Origi (17/2)
0-0 Draw: 12/1
Both Teams to Score: Yes 4/6, No 11/10
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