Liverpool are out for a UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg advantage when they host Villarreal on Wednesday.

Liverpool have the chance to reduce the gap at the English Premier League summit to just one point when they face Arsenal.

The reds come into the game after 8 successive EPL wins, while Arsenal have racked up 5 in a row.

Both sides are fresh off cozy 2-0 wins over the weekend, the Gunners beating Leicester while Liverpool walked past Brighton.

The reds are in second with 66 points while their hosts Arsenal round up the top four with 51.

Arsenal have a poor recent record against Liverpool and have failed to score in their last five matches against Jurgen Klopp’s charges.

Liverpool have won their last two away games against Arsenal and have never defeated the Gunners in three consecutive away games.

Who will see their winning streak snapped? Play here to make your predictions for the clash.

What time does Arsenal vs Liverpool start?

The game kicks off at 11:15pm Kenyan time at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal vs Liverpool team news

Emile Smith-Rowe returned from injury to feature in the last quarter of an hour against Leicester and could potentially start.

If he does, he will replace Gabriel Martinelli as Bukayo Saka and Alexandre Lacazette retain their spots in the first XI.

Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey will also retain their roles in midfield.

For the visitors, Mohamed Salah is the biggest concern after coming off injured with a foot problem against Brighton.

If he is not fit enough to start, the front three will consist of Sadio Mane, Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota.

Arsenal vs Liverpool head to head

Liverpool have a good record against Arsenal and have won 93 out of 226 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to the Gunners’ 83 victories.

Arsenal vs Liverpool current form

The home team have won all of their last five matches.

While Liverpool have won twice, drawn twice and lost one, a 1-0 defeat to Inter in the Champions League.

Arsenal vs Liverpool prediction

The reds have a better record against their opponents but with the form they are both on, a draw could be the most likely outcome.

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