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A deep run in the FA Cup could inspire either Liverpool or Arsenal
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The last time Arsenal and Liverpool met, it ended 1-1 in the Premier League in December.
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LONDON – Manchester City’s return to domestic action following their trip to the Club World Cup had a familiar, ominous edge. While City appear refreshed, their rivals for the Premier League title are faltering.
It was not a happy Christmas for Arsenal, with their defeats by West Ham and Fulham revealing a soft underbelly. Liverpool, in beating Newcastle 4-2, went to the top of the table, breaking the record for “expected goals”. A three-point lead over second-placed Aston Villa is healthy, but City have a game in hand and are only five back.
