VIDEO SPECIAL: It's hat-trick heaven when Liverpool square up to Arsenal

11 December 2009 16:17
We're guaranteed goals in this weekend's big game as Liverpool take on Arsenal, a match that has seen more hat-tricks scored than any other fixture in Premier League history - five. [LNB]The two sides may be off the pace as far as the title-race is concerned but these two teams certainly know how to entertain the crowds whenever they meet. [LNB]So, with the Gunners hoping to close the lead at the top and Rafa's Reds trying desperately to kick-start their season, we should be in for a treat - hopefully a triple delight. [LNB]Sportsmail looks a back at the trebles that have made this a high-scoring clash to savour.[LNB] Foursome: Andrey Arshavin celebrates his quadruple at Anfield[LNB] Liverpool 4 Arsenal 4, April 2009 A mesmerising match at Anfield was played against the backdrop of Liverpool's most convincing tilt at the title in years. Not having read the script, Arsenal's new Russian recruit stunned the Kop witha display of finishing that the own God, Robbie Fowler, would hav ebeen proud of.[LNB][LNB]Liverpool 4 Arsenal 1, March 2007 Peter Crouch returned to the Liverpool side after rhinoplasty surgery to score a 'perfect' hat-trick against Arsenal and prove he still had a nose for goal (sorry). Sadly none of the goals in the fifth, 35th and 81st minutes were followed by his robot dance celebration that had trademarked 12 months earlier. Shame.[LNB] Tall order: Peter Crouch heads home against Arsenal[LNB]Arsenal 4 Liverpool 2, April 2004 Thierry Henry scored eight hat-tricks in his time at Arsenal but this one was extra-speacial as it came during the 'Invincibles' season. Twice behind in this match, Henry helped Arsenal to put a series of bad results behind them. Here's our favourite of the three.[LNB][LNB] Liverpool 3 Arsenal 1, December 1995 At a positively pedestrian 38 minutes, Robbie Fowler terrorised the Gunners for a second season with another stunning treble. Arsenal boss Bruce Rioch saw the match as a watershed, he said: 'We have seen a Liverpool team rebuilt - it's something we're going to have to do at our own place.' Let's leave that to Mr Wenger, shall we?[LNB] Liverpool 3 Arsenal 0, August 1994Robbie Fowler is still known as God round Anfield way and it's easy to see how he earned the reputation - this hat-trick came inside four minutes and 32 seconds. David Seaman was the poor unfortunate who had to retrieve the ball from his net three times as a young Fowler went on the rampage starting in the 26th minute.[LNB][LNB] Liverpool 4 Arsenal 4: He's Arshavin a laugh! Fab four dents Kop title hopesWe've been here be-FOUR! Sportsmail's guide to the Premier League's 4-4 thrillersARSENAL FC

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