Lucas knows key to beating Arsenal
Lucas Leiva believes keeping the ball will be key if Liverpool are to secure their first win at the Emirates.
Arsenal present unique challenges in English football with their technical abilities and quick passing, though suspensions, the sale of Cesc Fabregas and uncertainty over Samir Nasri's future have disrupted Arsene Wenger's preparations.
Lucas believes collecting three points will be as hard as ever and knows Liverpool will lose possession at their peril.
"They like to pass the ball, they have a lot of possession," the 24-year-old told Liverpoolfc.tv. "They have been fighting for titles for a few years but they couldn't win. For sure this season they are going to be strong and it will be a tough game.
"It's always difficult to stop these kind of players. Barcelona is also a team that likes to pass and at the moment no one can stop them.
"We just have to make sure you have a good shape and play with a lot of determination. You try to have the ball. If you have the ball they won't be able to pass between you."
As well as being Arsenal's home stadium since 2006, the Emirates is a European base for Brazil's national team.
Lucas added: "I've played many times at the Emirates with Brazil and Liverpool. It's a fantastic stadium and the atmosphere is very good. We had a difficult game there last season. In two minutes we conceded and scored.
"It's a nice place to come back to and of course I'll try to feel at home."
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