Adversaries: Liverpool vs Arsenal Event Type: Community Shield Cup Final Match Time: 23:30, August 29 Match Address:
Liverpool: Favorable intelligence 1. Liverpool is eager to continue its trophy record by winning the Community Shield for the first time since 2006.
2. Liverpool played two warm-up matches during the summer break, and the team assembled for Austria on August 15.
In the warm-up match, they defeated Stuttgart 3-0 and drew 2-2 with Red Bull Salzburg. The teenager Brewster scored 3 goals in 2 warm-up matches, and he was in a hot state.
3. Liverpool’s transfer window after winning the championship was very quiet, only spending 11.7 million pounds to sign Robertson’s substitute Zimikas from Olympiacos.
The latter played against Arsenal in the Europa League last season.
4. Liverpool and Arsenal have played against each other in nearly 10 official matches, with a record of 5 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss.
Unfavorable information 1. This game retains Liverpool, which won the championship lineup last season, and can play with full strength except for Henderson.
2. The last time the two teams played against each other was at the end of the league last season. Liverpool, which won the championship ahead of schedule, lost 1-2 away to Arsenal.
Zhongli Intelligence 1. Liverpool made history last season and won the first Premier League championship in team history.
2. The Community Shield is classified as a non-competitive game by the FA, so the number of goals scored will not be included in the season’s Golden Boot selection, and red cards will not be suspended afterwards.
Arsenal: Favorable information 1. Arsenal only had one friendly match before the Community Shield match this summer. They beat Milton Keynes 4-1 in the middle of the week. All 5 goals were scored by Arsenal players (including Holding
own goal).
2. After Arsenal won the FA Cup, William and Saliba have been added to the lineup. The rumored Lille defender Gabriel is also expected to play if he can make a full official announcement in the game.
3. William, who previously joined Chelsea freely, did not play in the friendly match in the middle of the week. This weekend’s Community Shield Cup is expected to complete his debut.
Unfavorable information 1. Progress in the Arsenal transfer market is slow, the lease renewal of Spanish midfielder Ceballos is pending, and there are only a handful of midfielders available.
2. Arsenal only officially ended last season on August 2. The team did not reduce their vacation time and officially assembled on August 25.
Zhongli Intelligence 1. Arsenal ranked 8th in the Premier League last season, defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the FA Cup to win the championship, and were able to participate in the Community Shield this season.
2. The Community Shield is classified as a non-competitive game by the FA, so the number of goals scored will not be included in the season’s Golden Boot selection, and red cards will not be suspended afterwards.