Arsenal face Liverpool in the standout fixture from the opening weekend of the 2016/17 Premier League season, with both sides desperate to start off well. The Gunners will hope to build on their second-place finish in the league last season, but a lack of signings has left a cloud of doubt over the club heading into this encounter. In contrast, Jurgen Klopp has been active this summer and has now stamped his identity on the Liverpool squad, which in turn will give him confidence that they can continue to make progress. As for teams, Arsenal are facing a defensive crisis as Gabriel joined Per Mertesacker on the long-term injury list last week, as reported by The Independent, while Laurent...
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