Liverpool vs Arsenal - Battle of the Wingers
Ahead of Arsenal s trip to Liverpool on Saturday, Castrol EDGE Performance data compares the performances of England rivals Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Stewart Downing in the Premier League this season.
Liverpool won't be short of confidence going into this Premier League fixture. The recently crowned Carling Cup winners are unbeaten at home in the Premiership this season but Arsenal will arrive off the back of a confidence-boosting 5-2 home victory over Tottenham Hotspur. An entertaining game is certainly on the cards, with the result critical to each team's chances of making the top four. 
Recently, Arsenal youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has provoked a great deal of interest, and this is in large part due to the 18 year old s impressive dribbling ability. On average, the former Saints winger completes a dribble every 20 minutes, which is more than any other player in the league, and his success rate (57%) is currently superior to both Walcott s (34%) and Downing s (39%).
Theo Walcott has had a mixed season to date, but he has been involved in 28 league goals for the Gunners since the start of 2010/11. This is the fourth highest in the league for a midfielder and four more than Gareth Bale, who has been involved in 24.
Remarkably, Stuart Downing has yet to score or create a goal in the league this season, but his lack of assists could be due to Liverpool s misfiring strikers. Downing has delivered 111 crosses - the ninth most in the league - and his pass success rate (85.5%) is better both of Arsenal s wide men.
Football's eyes will be on this showdown. We know the players, we know their football boots, and now we know their stats, so who will come out on top? Have your say and join the conversation online, on Twitter and on Facebook.
