Liverpool Faces Uphill Battle Against Arsenal's Red-Hot Form

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In a Premier League showdown on Thursday, Liverpool will face a stiff test against league leaders Arsenal, who are riding a wave of momentum. The Reds' hopes of defending their title took a hit last season when they lost to Arsenal 1-0 at Anfield, marking the start of a seven-match winning streak for the Gunners. Fast forward to the present, and Liverpool finds themselves 14 points adrift of Arsenal in the league table after a disastrous October and November. The Merseysiders are now focusing on a potential deep run in the FA Cup or UEFA Champions League, with manager Arne Slot acknowledging that a win against Arsenal could be a significant boost to their morale. Arsenal, on the other hand, have won five consecutive league matches to extend their lead to six points over Manchester City and Aston Villa. The Gunners are also hopeful that forward Kai Havertz will return from a knee injury that has kept him out since August. Manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Havertz is close to making a comeback and is training with the team. The return fixture promises to be an intense encounter, with both teams looking to gain an upper hand in the table. While Liverpool faces an uphill battle to close the gap, they can take solace in their past victories against strong opponents, including Arsenal at home last season. The Reds will be looking to draw inspiration from those performances and make a statement against their league leaders.