Jurgen Klopp calls for impact of Anfield ahead of Arsenal clash

Jurgen Klopp has called for the voice of Anfield to be resolute once again ahead of the Reds’ clash with Arsenal on Saturday evening.

Liverpool head into match day 20 unbeaten in the Premier League, six points clear of second-placed Tottenham Hotspur and seven clear of Manchester City.

The Reds are unbeaten in their last seven matches against Arsenal, and haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last four league games. They will be without Mesut Ozil for the tie, with Hector Bellerin, Shokdran Mustafi, and Nacho Monreal all facing late fitness tests.

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Klopp is refusing to become complacent, however, well aware of the risk Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in particular holds for the Gunners.

The German has called on the home support to be as strong as ever as he hopes the fans can work in unison with the players to create a memorable end to 2018.

He said: “This is a team that can and will punish you if you drop even 0.01 per cent of your focus. Our game against them in London was exhausting to watch because of the pace of it and the intensity.

“They have proved they can strike back in big matches when they fall behind and they have proved they can dominate an opponent also. On this day, the season is about one fixture and one fixture only: this one against Arsenal.

“Anfield has delivered for us, so far, by following the same game plan as the players. Our supporters come with the mindset they need to give their all to help the team for the specific game. Anfield – like the team – has, so far, only focused on the game we play on the specific day.

“Today it would be great if we could sign off 2018 by following the formula that has helped us so well until now. Team and supporters, giving their all for each other the 90-plus minutes; being smart, being passionate, looking to help bring energy and focus to each other.”

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