As Arsene Wenger looks ahead to the big clash this weekend vs Liverpool at 4pm on Sunday he will be keen to avoid the 5-1 drubbing of last season where his team was blown away in the first half and were totally outclassed by the Suarez inspired Merseysiders who were literally flying last time they faced the Gunners.

Liverpool are a totally different proposition this time around coming off a 3-0 dismantling by Man United last weekend at Old Trafford in the League although Brendan Rodgers did manage to beat Bournemouth 3-1 in the Capital One Cup to go through the the semi-final in the week.

Arsenal are coming off a 4-1 win over Newcastle and Wenger is relishing going to the storied Anfield stadium chasing an important 3 points and both teams will know that a good Christmas could set up the rest of the season.

Wenger will be very keen to get off to a fast start vs Liverpool this time around and I am sure he would have liked to have unleashed the speedy Walcott but seemingly the young Englishman is still suffering from a groin injury picked up on England duty and is unlikely to feature.

Listen to Wenger’s comments for yourself and make your own mind up on the Sky Sports interview below…