Arsenal Aims to End Anfield Drought Against Liverpool
Premier League champions Arsenal prepare to face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday at 11:30 am ET, aiming to secure their first victory at this challenging venue in 14 years. The Gunners seek to stay competitive with Manchester City in the title race, despite a difficult history at Anfield where they have gathered only five points from their last 13 matches.
The last time Arsenal triumphed over Liverpool at this location was in September 2012, when current manager Mikel Arteta was still a player for the team. Unfortunately for Arteta, who has managed six games at Anfield, his teams have gained only three points from those encounters. This weekend, Arsenal will be without three wingers: Bukayo Saka and Christos Tzolis are sidelined due to thigh injuries, while 16-year-old Max Dowman is suspended following his red card in the League Cup loss to Fleetwood Town.
In contrast, Liverpool appears to gain momentum as they recover from injuries and improve their performance. Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Muñoz are expected to return to action after short-term ailments. Following their sole defeat of the season to Manchester City, Liverpool has bounced back with victories against Brentford and Brighton, both of whom found themselves within the top six ahead of the weekend. Coach Andoni Iraola made minimal changes to his lineup as Liverpool advanced past Chelsea in the League Cup on penalties on Wednesday.
How to watch Liverpool vs Arsenal live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 11:30 am ET Sunday (November 1)
Venue: Anfield — Liverpool
TV Channel: NBC
Stream link: Watch live on NBC.com
Liverpool team news
OUT: Jeremie Frimpong (thigh), Hugo Ekitike (achilles), Giovanni Leoni (knee), Conor Bradley (knee) | QUESTIONABLE: Dominik Szoboszlai (thigh), Victor Muñoz (knee)
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Arsenal team news
OUT: Bukayo Saka (thigh), William Saliba (back), Christos Tzolis (thigh), Max Dowman (suspension) | QUESTIONABLE: Declan Rice (thigh), Noni Madueke (ankle), Riccardo Calafiori (undisclosed)
Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction
Arsenal may struggle to navigate Liverpool’s press and their weakened attacking options could present challenges in breaking through the defense. This match could signal the start of a strong phase for the Reds, with a predicted outcome of Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal.
