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Liverpool host Arsenal in Premier League battle at Anfield

Summarised from 6 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 1 Nov, 15:29 · Archive

Liverpool host defending champions Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday in a Premier League match between managers Andoni Iraola and Mikel Arteta.

Liverpool host defending champions Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday, 1 November, at 4.30pm GMT in a meeting between two of the Premier League's top sides.

Liverpool have enjoyed strong form under Andoni Iraola. They have won four of their last five matches in all competitions, following a 3-0 defeat by Manchester City. Their midweek Carabao Cup victory came via a penalty shootout against Chelsea after Emmanuel Emegha missed a penalty that would have eliminated them. A narrow escape aside, their recovery has been impressive. However, they trail the reigning champions and will need to cut the gap to three points with victory.

Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, sit second on goal difference to Manchester City. They have won their last three Premier League games since a 3-0 defeat at Brighton and a shock Carabao Cup loss to Fleetwood Town in League Two. Their recent Premier League form has been controlled and relentless, with a 2-0 victory over Everton last weekend suggesting they have returned to their best.

Iraola and Arteta share an uncommon detail: both managers hail from Gipuzkoa, a small Basque province in northern Spain, a coincidence that adds an extra dimension to their rivalry.

Liverpool will make one significant team change. Trey Nyoni, the 19-year-old midfielder, will make his Premier League debut, having impressed in the midweek Cup victory. Liverpool face fitness concerns with Dominik Szoboszlai and Víctor Muñoz worries, and confirmed absentees Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni and Jeremie Frimpong. Bradley Barcola, Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz are expected to start for the hosts.

Arsenal will be without Bukayo Saka for at least a month following a quad injury, and Max Dowman is suspended after his red card against Fleetwood. However, Noni Madueke has recovered from an ankle injury to return to the squad, and Christos Tzolis, Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori have recovered from recent minor issues to feature. Kai Havertz is expected to lead the line despite a poor performance against Fleetwood.

The clubs have a competitive history. Liverpool hold the slight edge in their modern head-to-head record with 27 wins to Arsenal's 20, with 28 draws across all competitions. Arsenal have not won at Anfield in 14 years, a streak Arteta will be eager to break.

In the UK, Sky Sports will broadcast the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 3pm. Viewers can stream via Sky Go or the NOW app. talkSPORT will provide radio commentary, alongside local BBC radio for each team.

Liverpool host Arsenal in Premier League battle at Anfield
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In this story: Liverpool · Arsenal · Anfield · Andoni Iraola · Mikel Arteta · Trey Nyoni · Bukayo Saka · Manchester City

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