Arsenal v Liverpool: Premier League match preview
An in-depth look at Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Liverpool, with the league’s two form teams going head-to-head.
Arsenal Team News
Arteta’s inspired side did not pick up any fresh concerns on Sunday, and the Gunners boss will certainly be tempted to stick with an unchanged XI as Cedric Soares continues to deputise for Tomiyasu.
Smith Rowe is in contention to displace Gabriel Martinelli on the left-hand side, but Arteta may want to be cautious over the England international’s fitness as he resumes his ‘super-sub’ role.
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool were handed a scare with Mohamed Salah after he left the Amex turf with a foot problem, but the attacker’s issue is not too serious and he could yet make himself available for the midweek game.
Kostas Tsimikas and James Milner are both ill, but Klopp’s side are otherwise in good shape as Ibrahima Konate returns from a knock. Diogo Jota could deputise for Salah if the Egyptian is not risked from the off.
Thiago Alcantara was also named among the substitutes for the Brighton win – most likely with the Emirates trip in mind – and the Spaniard will likely displace Naby Keita in the first XI here.
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Ramsdale; Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tierney; Xhaka, Partey; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Lacazette
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Jota, Mane, Diaz
