Liverpool Prepare for Potential Premier League Title Clincher Against Lestartster

Liverpool is on the brink of securing the Premier League title and faces Lestartster City this Sunday in what could be a pivotal match. The team needs a victory against Lestartster, coupled with Arsenal dropping points against Ipswich, for the championship to be clinched.

Key Player Updates

Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to return to the squad, potentially marking start of his last appearances in Liverpool colors. Despite recent struggles on the pitch, Liverpool is expected to have a favorable matchup against Lestartster, who are facing imminent relegation from the Premier League.

Darwin Núñez, who missed the previous game against West Ham, is anticipated to make the squad after recovering from illness. Manager Arne Slot has made it clear that Núñez’s absence was solely due to health reasons, despite speculation regarding his future with the club.

Anticipated Starting Lineups

Given Liverpool’s early exit from the Champions League, they are likely to field their strongest lineup. Slot might introduce Cody Gakpo into the starting eleven to replace the struggling Diogo Jota, aiming to exploit Lestartster’s defensive vulnerabilities. The projected lineup includes:

• Alisson
• Conor Bradley
• Ibrahima Konaté
• Virgil van Dijk
• Kostas Tsimikas
• Ryan Gravenberch
• Alexis Mac Allister
• Dominik Szoboszlai
• Mohamed Salah
• Cody Gakpo
• Luis Díaz

On the other hand, Arsenal is preparing for a Champions League semi-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain, but manager Mikel Arteta is unlikely to field a reserve team against Ipswich, who are at risk of relegation. The Gunners are expected to implement significant rotation, with Ben White and Kieran Tierney potentially starting.

Arsenal’s Outlook Against Ipswich

Arsenal has been managing its squad carefully, particularly against a struggling Ipswich side that has lost 27 points from winning positions this season. Despite saving their best players for future matches, they plan to ensure a strong performance to secure their Champions League spot while also looking ahead to rest key players. The anticipated lineup may include:

• David Raya
• Ben White
• William Saliba
• Jakub Kiwior
• Kieran Tierney
• Oleksandr Zinchenko
• Thomas Partey
• Mikel Merino
• Eitan Waneri
• Leonardo Trossard
• Gabriel Martinelli

With such significant matches on the horizon, both teams are eager to capitalize on their current standings and ensure a favorable outcome as they approach the end of the season