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Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira is optimistic about his old club’s potential to bounce back from their disappointing defeat to Bournemouth and achieve a victory against Liverpool.

The Gunners faced a setback in their Premier League title chase when Bournemouth surprised them with a 2-0 win last weekend, with goals from Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert.

Adding to their difficulties, William Saliba was shown a red card for a foul on Evanilson, leaving Mikel Arteta without the suspended defender for the important match against league leaders Liverpool at the Emirates. Additionally, Arsenal will be without captain Martin Ødegaard due to an ankle injury, while Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber, and Takehiro Tomiyasu are also facing fitness issues.

In contrast, Liverpool, managed by Arne Slot, has generally been in good health this season, although they will miss Alisson, Diogo Jota, Conor Bradley, and Federico Chiesa for the match.

“It’s true that Arsenal’s squad is quite depleted, perhaps too much to meet expectations against a Liverpool team that’s in great form,” Vieira told mybettingsites.co.uk. “However, playing at home, where they seldom lose, and with their fans behind them, if they can be effective in the final third, I believe they can achieve a crucial victory to change their recent luck.”

Vieira stressed the importance of Arsenal’s key players stepping up, stating, “The team must collaborate to cover for these significant absences. This has always been the club’s strength; no player is bigger than the club. Each starter needs to give their all to maximize their chances of winning.”

He sees Sunday’s match as a potentially significant turning point for Arsenal, mentioning, “Just weeks after a comeback against Manchester City, another loss would likely see Liverpool and City at the top of the league. This is a pivotal moment for Arsenal.”

Meanwhile, Vieira’s long-time rival, Gary Neville, expressed frustration over Arsenal’s injury “excuses” but still anticipates a win for Arteta’s team at the Emirates. “Every club faces injuries and missing players,” the former Manchester United defender said on The Overlap US. “While I recognize the absences of Saka, Ødegaard, and Saliba, I won’t accept any excuses leading up to Sunday.

“I expect Arsenal, who finished above Liverpool last season, to enter this match with the belief that they can win. They need to shift their mindset from being second-best to that of a title-winning team. They must go out and claim the victory.”