Liverpool host Arsenal in a Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday at 4:30 pm UK time, with Mikel Arteta’s side arriving at the top of the table. Squawka reported that Arsenal sit second on 21 points after winning seven of their opening eight games, while Liverpool trail in fourth with 15 points following an inconsistent start at home.
Anfield Struggles Test Liverpool’s Momentum
Liverpool enter the fixture aiming to build on a 2-0 home win over Brighton & Hove Albion and a 2-1 victory at Brentford. However, their home form under manager Andoni Iraola remains a glaring concern. The Reds have managed just one win from their four league matches at Anfield, suffering a 3-0 defeat against Manchester City and playing out a 0-0 draw with Fulham.
While the side has shown resilience—such as a Carabao Cup penalty shootout win over Chelsea—their meager tally of four goals in four home league matches highlights a lack of sustained pressure in familiar surroundings.
Arsenal travel to Merseyside boasting the meanest defense in the English top flight. Arteta’s team has conceded just five goals in eight matches, keeping five clean sheets, including 1-0 away victories at Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, alongside a 2-0 win at Sunderland.
The Gunners bounced back from a 3-0 defeat at Brighton by beating Everton 2-0 at home. Despite that setback on the south coast, Sporting Life reported that the defensive solidity marshalled by Ezri Konsa gives the visitors a sturdy platform that traditionally travels well to Anfield.
Team Selection Headaches Hit Both Squads
Arteta faces major selection dilemmas on the right flank ahead of Sunday’s fixture. Bukayo Saka is sidelined with an injury, Noni Madueke is doubtful, and Max Dowman is serving a three-match red-card suspension following a dismissal in the EFL Cup against Fleetwood Town. With Christos Tzolis also unlikely to recover, the Gunners could feature players out of position in wide areas, with Jurrien Timber considered a candidate to cover.
Liverpool continue to manage their squad depth carefully after a congested autumn schedule. Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch returns from domestic suspension concerns, though the hosts must find a clinical edge against a rearguard that has kept clean sheets in the majority of its away fixtures.
Recent history between these two clubs suggests a tight affair. Only an 84th-minute Szoboszlai free-kick prevented both meetings from ending goalless last season. Betting markets reflect that cagey recent trend, with bookmakers pricing under 2.5 goals heavily.
Match Details and Broadcasting Information
The fixture kicks off at 4:30 pm BST on Sunday at Anfield. Live television coverage in the United Kingdom is broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event.