Arsenal has a chance to exploit a Liverpool trend that could upset the reigning champions. Despite Liverpool's perfect start to the season, securing late wins against Bournemouth and Newcastle, their performances have been far from convincing. This shaky form, coupled with specific weaknesses identified within the team, offers Arsenal newfound hope as they travel to Anfield.

Liverpool's defensive vulnerabilities have been a major talking point. Virgil van Dijk himself has urged his teammates to sharpen up defensively, admitting that their current form leaves room for concern. Specifically, he highlighted set-piece defending as a key area needing urgent improvement, pointing to lapses against Newcastle. Liverpool has conceded twice in each of their opening three games in the Community Shield and Premier League, indicating a pattern that Mikel Arteta's Arsenal will be keen to exploit.

Jamie Carragher has also pointed out weak points in the Liverpool team, and it is now up to Arteta and Arsenal to capitalize on those. One area of concern is Ibrahima Konate's form. Konate has not been at his best, with his performances described as "all over the place". Paul Scholes has also noted that Liverpool needs a new center half, and if either Virgil van Dijk or Konate gets injured, that could be an issue.

Arsenal, on the other hand, have started the season with a 100% record, defeating Manchester United and Leeds United without conceding a goal. The Gunners' solid defensive foundations provide a stark contrast to Liverpool's shaky backline. Moreover, Arsenal's attack has been bolstered by new signings, giving them more options to expose Liverpool's defensive deficiencies. Viktor Gyokeres has already netted his first two Arsenal goals, and Eberechi Eze is set to make his debut, adding further firepower to the Gunners' arsenal.

Arsenal's game plan should focus on exploiting Liverpool's vulnerability in transition and from wide areas. Pressing Liverpool's midfielders to force them to play backward could disrupt their build-up play. Arsenal can also utilize their wingers to create one-on-one situations against Liverpool's full-backs.

While Anfield has historically been a difficult ground for Arsenal, their recent record against Liverpool and other top-six teams is encouraging. In the last six Premier League meetings between the two teams, Arsenal is unbeaten. Gary Neville has predicted that Arsenal will win, highlighting set-pieces as a key weapon. He believes Arteta will field a physically imposing side capable of dominating Liverpool in dead-ball situations.

To secure a victory at Anfield, Arsenal needs to maintain defensive discipline, exploit Liverpool's defensive weaknesses, and capitalize on set-piece opportunities. If Arsenal can execute their game plan effectively, they have a real chance of upsetting the champions and making an early statement in the title race.