- The Arsenal vs Liverpool game will kick off on Sunday at 1930EAT.
- Arsenal are currently in third place on 46 points.
- Liverpool top the standings on 51 points.
Title contenders Arsenal have a chance to reduce the gap between themselves and league leaders Liverpool when the two sides lock horns on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
The Gunners will be seeking to pick up maximum points against a high-flying Liverpool that has been getting stronger each week.
Arsenal vs Liverpool Preview
The last time the two sides met in the Premier League, Arsenal fought hard to return from Anfield with a point.
Brazilian center-back Gabriel Magalhães’ had put Arsenal ahead a few minutes from the start of the thrilling game before Mohamed Salah equalized for the hosts.
Mikel Arteta’s side go into the upcoming match on the back of two consecutive wins over Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest.
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On the other hand, Liverpool are set to visit the Emirates Stadium after a morale-boosting 4-1 win over Chelsea in a one-sided match played earlier this week.
Should Arsenal beat Liverpool on Saturday, they will increase their tally to 49 points and put themselves in an excellent position in the race for the league title.
Here are some key details you need to know ahead of the much-awaited match. Click this link to place your bet on the game and remember you can get up to 1000% SportPesa bonus on your multi bet of up to 50 games.
What time does Arsenal vs Liverpool start?
The match is expected to kick off at 7:30 PM Kenyan time at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal vs Liverpool Team News
The hosts will be without a number of players due to international assignments and injury-related reasons.
Jurrien Timber (ACL), and Fabio Viera (groin) are still on the treatment table while Takehiro Tomiyasu is with Japan at the Asian Cup tournament in Qatar.
Moreover, Mohamed Elneny’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with Egypt ended in tears and therefore, this match will come too early for him.
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Thomas Partey, who resumed training a few days ago after being sidelined for several months due to injury, suffered another setback and will not feature in the game.
The Spanish tactician will also have a difficult decision to make concerning who will start alongside skipper Martin Ødegaard and Declan Rice at the heart of the Gunners midfield because Kai Havertz, Smith Rowe and Jorginho have recently produced superb performances when called upon.
Meanwhile, Liverpool travel to North London with key several absentees including their pacey forward Mohamed Salah who has an issue to do with his muscle.
Kostas Tsimikas (collarbone), Ben Doak (knee), Wataru Endo (Asian Cup), Joel Matip (knee), Thiago Alcantara (hip) and Stefan Bajcetic (calf) are also expected not to be available for selection.
Arsenal vs Liverpool Head-to-head
Arsenal and Liverpool have clashed 17 times in all competitions since 2018 with the Gunners winning only two matches. Seven of those games ended in a draw.
Liverpool have bagged two wins in the last five encounters between the two sides with Arsenal triumphing on one occasion.
Arsenal: 2
Draws: 7
Liverpool: 8
Arsenal vs Liverpool Current Form
Arsenal: LLWWW
Liverpool: WWDWW
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Arsenal vs Liverpool Prediction
The Gunners have struggled against Liverpool especially since Jurgen Klopp took over the managerial position. Only two wins in 17 matches is an awful record and even the Arsenal supporters agree with that.
However, Arsenal have been difficult to break down in recent seasons and this might be their best chance of overcoming Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.
Finally, despite numerous injury concerns, the Reds have enjoyed a good run in the league since December last year and they have what it takes to hurt Arsenal supporters on Sunday.
Therefore, fans should expect an exciting football match where each of the clubs will throw the kitchen sin for the valuable three points.
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Quick facts on Arsenal vs Liverpool
How many times has Arsenal beat Liverpool?
In 241 competitive meetings, Liverpool hold the edge over Arsenal, with 95 wins compared to 82 defeats and 64 draws, stretching all the way back to 1893.
Arsenal has won just 2 games in 17 meetings with Liverpool.
Is Arsenal more successful than Liverpool?
Liverpool’s trophy record places them ahead of Arsenal in almost every competition with 19 First Division/Premier League titles compared to Arsenal’s 13.
Overall, the Reds have many titles compared to Arsenal.
| Liverpool | Arsenal |
| 66 | 48 |