Arsenal vs Liverpool: Phil Babb sends warning to Gunners ahead of Emirates showdown

ARSENAL should fear Liverpool’s “sparkling away form”, says former Reds defender Phil Babb.

By David Wright /

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Phil Babb says Arsenal should fear Liverpool at the Emirates

travel to the Emirates on Friday looking to make it five Premier League away wins on the bounce.

The Reds have beaten Bournemouth, Brighton, Stoke and West Ham away from Anfield since the start of November by a margin of at least three goals.

And Babb reckons will fear Liverpool as manager Jurgen Klopp has now shored up his defence to allow his attack to create havoc at the other end.

“He’s made sure the defenders knows their responsibilities,” Babb said on Sky Sports.

“They’re not too cavalier, (Joe) Gomez, (Alberto) Moreno, now (Andrew) Robertson haven’t been bombing forward as much.

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    “Fearful? Who wouldn’t be when you’ve got those players up against you?”

    Phil Babb

    “The midfield’s been more disciplined and it allows that fab four to go and express themselves.

    “Some of the goals, individual goals, certainly at the weekend, Salah’s and Coutinho’s, were superb.

    “I think Arsenal have to be mindful. Fearful? Who wouldn’t be when you’ve got those players up against you?

    “I think it will be tough, Liverpool are in such sparkling away form.”

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