The Athletic FC Podcast The Preview: Liverpool vs Arsenal
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Aug 29, 2025 Tim Spiers and Megan Feringa, both football writers for The Athletic, gear up for the highly anticipated clash between Liverpool and Arsenal. They dive into the history of this rivalry, noting Arsenal's struggles at Anfield since 2012. The duo discusses player performances, injury concerns, and the tactical challenges each team faces. Their lively banter includes humorous takes on managerial styles and a fun guessing game about Arsenal's scoring legends, all while providing insightful predictions for the match ahead.
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Late Winners Mask Defensive Issues
- Liverpool's late wins show champion mentality despite shaky defending and new signings needing time to gel.
- Tim Spiers warns their openness is by design and defence may need reinforcement before deadline.
New Forward Could Define Arsenal's Season
- Joaquin Correa (Giocares) brings directness and a potent goalscoring instinct that Arsenal lacked.
- Tim Spiers suggests his scoring could be the single most important factor for Arsenal's title chances.
Recruitment Aimed At Injury Resilience
- Arsenal targeted recruitment to cover last season's injury shortfall and have depth-ready players.
- Megan Feringa highlights Arsenal had the fourth-highest injuries and deliberately bought to mitigate that.