article_snippet.sent: Arsene Wenger's side were thrashed 6-3 by Manchester City and 5-1 by Liverpool last season as Arsene Wenger's side slipped from the top of the summit to a battle for the Champions League places.
article_snippet.sent: This season is very different, with an in-form Arsenal closing in on Manchester City in second and showing that they can compete for the Premier League title.
article_snippet.sent: Champions League chasing rivals
article_snippet.sent: Liverpool visit the Emirates on Saturday lunchtime, knowing that nothing less than a win is acceptable, after their disappointing home defeat to Manchester United.
article_snippet.sent: Arsenal face Liverpool on Saturday in a crucial clash for both sides for the Champions League places .
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