Liverpool vs Arsenal LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today
After Manchester City closed to within five points of Arsenal by beating Southampton on Saturday, the Gunners will look to respond when they travel to Liverpool on what could be a pivotal afternoon in the Premier League title race.
The game at Anfield feels like an acid test for Arsenal, who have not won away at Liverpool for 11 years. They were thrashed 4-0 there last season and victory today would represent a huge statement as they go head-to-head with City for the title.
Liverpool are enduring a difficult season but they blew away Manchester United 7-0 in their last game at Anfield and need a win to boost their European hopes. This could be a season-defining 90 minutes for Arsenal, who can re-establish an eight-point lead at the top of the table with a win. With kick-off at 4.30pm BST, follow all the action at Anfield with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Simon Collings.
Live updates
Arteta to Sky Sports
“We will have to be at our best, be strongly competitive and good in both boxes.
“We know the dynamism and competition that is required when you play here. It’s true that we haven’t won here [for a while] so that’s an opportunity.
“There is a long game for sure so there will be opportunities to change personnel.”
The teams are back in their dressing rooms. It’s almost time.
Last time
This game last season got a lot of focus over the summer after it was revealed that Mikel Arteta made his squad training at London Colney as ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ blared out of some speakers.
They lost 4-0.
How will they get on this time?
Saka is also back
Arsenal have been boosted by the return of their own talisman in Bukayo Saka.
The winger was on the bench for last week’s win over Leeds due to illness and replaces Leandro Trossard in attack.
But William Saliba remains sidelined, despite Mikel Arteta’s not-so-subtle hints of a possible return. Mind games, perhaps?
The centre-back has been out since March 16 with a back problem, but is nearing a return.
Salah is back
Mohamed Salah is back in the Liverpool team as Jurgen Klopp makes five changes from the draw at Chelsea.
Cody Gakpo, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson also come back in as the Reds go full strength against the title favourites.
Darwin Nunez has dropped to the bench after illness during the week.
Simon Collings checks in
Our man is at Anfield.
Arsenal XI
As reported below.
Liverpool XI
Here’s how the hosts look.
It sounds like, as expected, Bukayo Saka starts with Leandro Trossard making way.
William Saliba is not involved, despite Mikel Arteta’s not-so-subtle hints on Friday.
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