Liverpool vs Arsenal: Latest team news, predicted lineups and injuries | Football
Liverpool and Arsenal come up against the first force test of the Premier League title of the season this weekend.
The champions of last season meet the finalists in Anfield on Sunday afternoon with the two games with perfect records of two games in the new campaign.
Arsenal worked somewhat on the opening weekend against Manchester United, but has always left Old Trafford with three points. They showed their teeth at home against Leeds United on Saturday with Viktor Gyokerres scoring his first goals for the club in this 5-0 battery.
However, it was cost with Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka forced to leave. The Gunners should be without Saka for four weeks following the hamstring injury he made with the problem not as bad as the first.
Arsenal’s concerns were also attenuated on Odegaard after being included in the Norway team for future matches.
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Mikel Arteta will provide a new update on his captain when he speaks to the press on Friday and hopes that the disposal to do so for the trip to Merseyside.
The absence of Saka will lead to an attack in attack with Noni Madueke, who impressed against Leeds, online to move to his favorite role on the right.
Ebelechi Eze is formed with the new teammates for the first time this week and injuries elsewhere, could enter directly into the side with desperate arsenal fans to see the man they fell from Tottenham in action for the first time.
Kai Havertz is another on the injured list, sidelined with a knee problem that may require surgery. He will sit on the trip to Anfield and to come in German the qualifications of the World Cup and will undergo other tests before making a decision.
Liverpool went through a deadly evening in St James’ Park with three points with Hugo Ekitike on Target again in the dramatic of 3-2 victory against Newcastle United.
Alexis Mac Allister missed this victory over Tyneside with Curtis Jones filling the sides of Ryan Gravenberch in the midfield. Arne Slot hopes, however, that the Argentinian international will be available again this weekend.
The Reds boss has the decision to make right back with Jeremie Frimpong excluded with an injury to the hamstrings.
Dominik Szoboszlai fell into this unknown role against Newcastle and turned into a good performance, but the availability of Conor Bradley could again see Slot opt for a more natural option.
Max Dowman, 15, and Rio Ngumoha, 16, hope to have some involvement.
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The dilemma at the right rear is the biggest slot decision to take before the weekend. Mac Allister should return to the midfield if it is considered sufficiently suitable this week.
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Many will depend on the question of whether Odegaard is adopted, but the confirmation of the absence of Saka will provoke a reshuffle in attack.
Liverpool vs arsenal tv channel and kick -off time
Liverpool vs arsenal takes place on Sunday August 31t with kick -off planned for 4:30 p.m.
You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event with streaming also available via the Sky Go app and now TV for subscribers.