A comparison of Liverpool and Arsenal’s best XIs for the new season ahead.
GK: Simon Mignolet vs Petr Cech
Although Simon Mignolet showed some good form last season, this is no contest really as Arsenal make a simpy brilliant signing in goal.
Vote: Cech
DR: Nathaniel Clyne vs Hector Bellerin
Two fine right-backs, summer signing Nathaniel Clyne is perhaps the more polished player in this role, despite Hector Bellerin’s fine potential.
Vote: Clyne
DL: Alberto Moreno vs Nacho Monreal
Two Spaniards at left-back, it certainly looks like Arsenal’s Nacho Monreal is the more reliable and consistent option at the moment.
Vote: Monreal
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DC: Martin Skrtel vs Laurent Koscielny
Two key defenders for their respective clubs, Laurent Koscielny arguably just edges this battle at the moment after quietly going about his business in recent seasons.
Vote: Koscielny
DC: Mamadou Sakho vs Per Mertesacker
Two fine defenders even if neither is necessarily guaranteed a starting spot next season, Liverpool’s Mamadou Sakho looks the more in-form player at the moment, with Per Mertesacker slightly past his peak.
Vote: Sakho
MC: Jordan Henderson vs Francis Coquelin
Two very different players in the most defensive midfield position, Jordan Henderson is more of an all-rounder and a more important player for his club than Francis Coquelin.
Vote: Henderson
MC: James Milner vs Aaron Ramsey
A close call here between two fine, versatile midfield players, it looks like James Milner could be a great fit for Liverpool and possibly eclipse the slightly inconsistent Aaron Ramsey.
Vote: Milner
AMR: Roberto Firmino vs Alexis Sanchez
Although Liverpool fans will be rightly excited about signing Roberto Firmino, there’s no doubt they wanted to sign Alexis Sanchez instead last summer, and the Arsenal star is one of the best in the world.
Vote: Sanchez
AML: Adam Lallana vs Santi Cazorla
Two players similar in style, but one clearly better than the other, there’s no question that Arsenal star Santi Cazorla wins this particular battle.
Vote: Cazorla
AMC: Philippe Coutinho vs Mesut Ozil
A very close call indeed, one feels that Liverpool’s playmaker Philippe Coutinho can probably eclipse Mesut Ozil if he fulfills his potential and builds on what he’s done so far, while the Arsenal number ten has not quite made his mark in the Premier League.
Vote: Coutinho
FC: Christian Benteke vs Olivier Giroud
Two fine centre-forwards, but it’s surely Liverpool’s new signing Christian Benteke who wins this battle over Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud, who scores similar numbers to the Belgian despite being part of a better team.
Vote: Benteke
