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New Arsenal signing Eberechi Eze is expected to be a thorn in Liverpool's side when the teams face off on Aug 31.

New Arsenal signing Eberechi Eze is expected to be a thorn in Liverpool's side when the teams face off on Aug 31.

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Liverpool’s start to the English Premier League season has been thrilling, though vulnerabilities have been revealed. Arsenal’s start to the season has been solid, rather than spectacular, even if it included a

5-0 victory over Leeds last weekend

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Where last season Arne Slot’s team were solid in defence and clinical in attack, they have conceded two goals in each of their first two league matches, just as they did against Crystal Palace

in the Community Shield

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