English Premier League heavyweights, Liverpool and Arsenal, are set to face off in an intriguing pre-season friendly at Lincoln Financial Field on Wednesday, July 31.

As part of their American tour, both teams aim to fine-tune their squads ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.

Liverpool Seek Momentum Under New Management | Reds to Win: 2.55

Liverpool have experienced mixed results in their pre-season fixtures so far, with a win and a loss in their two outings. The team is adjusting to life under new manager Arne Slot, who has taken the helm following Jurgen Klopp’s departure.

Slot's tenure began with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Preston North End, but the Reds bounced back with a 1-0 victory over Real Betis, showcasing a possession-dominant style.

Liverpool are navigating a transitional phase under Slot, who is known for his impressive stint at Feyenoord. Despite a challenging start, the team’s recent win against Betis indicates progress in adapting to Slot’s tactics. 

Arsenal Focused on Building Consistency | Gunners to Win: 2.55

Arsenal's pre-season journey has been steady, with a draw and a win in their two matches. Mikel Arteta’s side is determined to sharpen their performance, having narrowly missed out on the Premier League title in the past two seasons.

The Gunners’ pre-season includes a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth, followed by a comeback 2-1 victory over Manchester United. Arteta’s men are gearing up for a challenging season, aiming to end Manchester City’s dominance in the Premier League.

The upcoming friendly against Liverpool is a crucial part of their preparation, with tough fixtures against Bayer Leverkusen and Lyon on the horizon.

Key Players & Team News:

Liverpool will be without several regulars who are still on international duty. Only Andrew Robertson, Diogo Jota, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Vitezslav Jaros have returned.

Curtis Jones is unlikely to feature due to an injury, potentially leaving a midfield of Wataru Endo, Tyler Morton, and Szoboszlai. The defensive line will be a mix of youth and experience, with players like Caoimhin Kelleher and Kostas Tsimikas expected to start.

Arsenal also face similar challenges with many of their stars unavailable. Players like Declan Rice, Aaron Ramsdale, Bukayo Saka, and William Saliba are absent.

However, Gabriel Magalhaes, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Martinelli, who joined the squad on July 25, are likely to play significant roles. Young talent Ethan Nwaneri has impressed in previous friendlies and will be eager to continue his good form.

Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw: 3.50

Historically, Liverpool and Arsenal have produced close encounters as indicated by the equal win odds. Last season saw a win, a loss, and a draw between them, indicating a balanced matchup. | Specials Market: Home/Away & Over 2.5= 1.90

Liverpool are unbeaten in four (4) of their last five games in all competitions, having won three (3), lost one (1), and drew one (1). Liverpool are also unbeaten against Arsenal in their two (2) games as the home team. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 2.5 = 2.70

Arsenal have not only won their last five (5) games in all competitions but the Gunners have also won three (3) of their last five (5) games against Liverpool. | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 2.5 = 2.70

You can check out the Liverpool vs Arsenal friendly on MSport here.

As part of their pre-season preparations, Chelsea are set to take on Club America in an exciting friendly match at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, July 31.

Both teams are looking to fine-tune their squads and strategies ahead of their respective domestic campaigns, with the Mexican side already 4 games into their league campaign.

Chelsea Aiming for Improvement | Blues to Win: 1.75

Chelsea's pre-season journey has been a mixed bag so far. They began with a 2-2 draw against League One side Wrexham, in a match that highlighted both their potential and areas needing improvement.

Their subsequent 4-1 defeat to Celtic exposed defensive frailties, despite Christopher Nkunku’s late penalty giving them a consolation goal. New manager Enzo Maresca, who took over on July 8, will be keen to address these issues and build cohesion within the team before their league starts and this game would be the perfect opportunity.

Club America Seeking Consistency | Eagles to Win: 4.10

Club America have already been engaged in competitive matches with the Liga MX season underway. Their form has been inconsistent, with two wins and two losses from their first four matches.

They recently secured a 2-1 victory over Juarez, demonstrating their potential but also highlighting areas for improvement, especially in away matches where they have struggled and as winners of the league last season, if they are to defend the title, they would have to start showing it with their performances and what way to do that than against English Premier League giants Chelsea.

Key Players & Team News:

For Chelsea, players like Tosin Adarabioyo, Nkunku, Malo Gusto, Lesley Ugochukwu, and Raheem Sterling are expected to feature prominently as Maresca experiments with his line-up. Carney Chukwuemeka, who has played extensively in the previous matches, might get some rest.

Club America, on the other hand, will rely on their key players from the Juarez match, with Rodrigo Aguirre pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute. They will face Chelsea with a mostly strong line-up, although Jardine may rotate his squad to manage player fitness, especially with a match against Aston Villa just three days later.

Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw: 3.90

Chelsea have had the upper hand in games against CF America with three (3) consecutive wins (2-1, 2-0, 2-1). | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 2.5= 1.92.

America has won three (3) of their last five (5) games, in all competitions demonstrating their capabilities to hurt the opposition. | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Yes= 2.75

There have been over 2.5 goals in all of Chelsea’s last five (5) games while for Club America there have been over 2.5 goals in four (4) of their previous five (5) games. | Specials Market: Over 2.5 & Yes = 1.79

You can check out the Chelsea vs CF America game on MSport here.