Brendan Rodgers’ men visit the Emirates as they look to bounce back from the defeat to Manchester United, whilst the Gunners will be hoping to consolidate their place in the top four.
And speaking ahead of the crunch Premier League fixture, Wenger heaped praise upon veteran Gerrard, who will leave Anfield at the end of the season to join MLS outfit LA Galaxy.
And although Gerrard won’t play any part against Arsenal after being sent off in the match against United, Wenger admitted that the former England star was one of the best midfielders in the history of the game.
He said: “Yes of course [Gerrard’s one of the best I’ve faced].
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Arsene Wenger has hailed the qualities of Liverpool's Steven Gerrard
He had every single quality needed for midfield
Arsene Wenger
“For long periods when Liverpool were in trouble, everyone looked to Gerrard and nine out of 10 times he did it.
“He’s a huge player and what I liked is that he’s shown great loyalty through his whole career to play for Liverpool.
“It’s very difficult to see how because he had the calibre to play for any big club but he stayed loyal and I have big respect for that.
“When you look at his qualities it’s hard to see what he didn’t have in the locker.
“He’s quick, a good passer, good technique, could score goals, a dream midfielder.
“He had every single quality needed for midfield.”
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