Arsenal vs Liverpool Preview
- Competition: Premier League.
- Date: Sunday, October 27.
- Time: 4:30 PM GMT.
- Venue: Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal vs Liverpool will be the last match of an interesting Gameweek 9 of fixtures in the Premier League season 2024/25 as the third-placed side will host the league leaders.
The Gunners will enter this game on the back of a decent run of form. They have won four and lost one of their last five games across competitions. All of their wins have been at the Emirates, while the one defeat came away from home at Bournemouth as they fell to a shock 2-1 defeat. Arsenal will draw confidence from this fact and will look to put their best foot forward against one of the best teams in the league at present.
The Reds, on the other hand, will enter this contest on a back of a stunning run of form. Having lost to Nottingham Forest mid-September, Liverpool have won each of their eight games across competitions and are in a strong position in every competition. They have also kept three clean sheets in their last five games and will look to be at their best against a strong Arsenal side at home. They defeated RB Leipzig 1-0 in their last game and will draw confidence from it.
Having said that, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Arsenal Team News
Manager Mikel Arteta will have to deal with injuries to several key players ahead of this match. Captain Martin Odegaard remains sidelined after an injury picked up for Norway in the last international break. Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber are doubtful for the match but could be late additions to the squad. Meanwhile, Riccardo Calafiori will be sidelined for at least one month after picking up an MCL injury against Shakhtar. Arsenal will also be without Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney for their upcoming game.
Liverpool Team News
Manager Arne Slot will have a couple of injuries to deal with as well. Forward Diogo Jota came off early in their 2-1 win against Chelsea and will likely miss this game. First-choice goalkeeper Alisson will also remain sidelined for a few more weeks, while Harvey Elliott, Conor Bradley, and Federico Chiesa will also miss the game.
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: David Raya.
Defenders: Benjamin White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes (C), Jurrien Timber.
Midfielders: Gabriel Jesus, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice, Gabriel Martinelli.
Forwards: Leandro Trossard, Kai Havertz.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Caiomhin Kelleher.
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson.
Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones.
Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo.
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Arsenal vs Liverpool Head-to-Head Record
The last five competitive meetings between these English giants have all been close affairs across competitions. Arsenal have won two, Liverpool have won one, while there have been two draws. The Gunners will draw confidence from the fact they have won their last two at home.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 04/02/24 | Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 07/01/24 | Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool | FA Cup |
| 23/12/23 | Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 09/04/23 | Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 09/10/22 | Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch
Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal)
The towering Brazilian will likely lead the team out as captain and will be a key player on both ends of the pitch. Mainly known for his defensive abilities, Gabriel is also a threat from set-pieces and the Reds will have to tightly mark him and prevent him from getting on the end of corners.
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
The Egyptian winger has already contributed to 10 goals and assists so far this season in the Premier League. He has provided three goals and three assists in his last five games across competitions for club and country and will be in the spotlight as Liverpool will travel South to the Emirates.
Arsenal vs Liverpool Prediction
Going by recent meetings in London, Arsenal seem to have the upper hand as they have won their last two league games at home. However, injuries and uncertainties in their lineup will give Liverpool a boost as they have most of their squad fit and raring to go for this game. This match could very well end in a score draw.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool
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Where to watch Arsenal vs Liverpool live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | NBC Sports. |
| UK | Sky Sports, TNT Sports. |
| India | Star Sports, Hotstar. |
| Spain | DAZN |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Arsenal vs Liverpool?
A. Arsenal will host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, October 27 at 4:30 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Arsenal vs Liverpool for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Arsenal vs Liverpool?
A. Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Arsenal vs Liverpool?
A. Arsenal have won two, Liverpool have won one, and there have been two draws in the last five competitive meetings.