The 2025/26 Premier League campaign has already thrown up a potential meeting of title contenders as Liverpool face Arsenal this weekend.
Liverpool have begun the defence of their title in chaotic fashion. After a 2-2 draw that resulted in a penalty shootout defeat to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium, the Reds have thrown away two two-goal leads against Bournemouth and Newcastle United, before eventually winning both games late on, with 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha scoring a 100th-minute winner against the latter.
Arsenal, on the other hand, have had a calmer start to the campaign, with the Gunners beginning their season with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, before they then thrashed Leeds United 5-0 at the Emirates Stadium, with big-money signing Viktor Gyokeres notching a brace, while 15-year-old Max Dowman made his Premier League debut for the north Londoners.
The Sporting News has all our tips and predictions for this blockbuster clash.
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Liverpool vs. Arsenal prediction
As Liverpool welcome Arsenal to Anfield, there is expected to be a bit of a thriller, albeit they could also cancel each other out ahead of the international break.
If that was to be the case, the draw is attractively priced up at 3.60 with Puntit, with Liverpool favourites at 2.20 with home advantage, while Arsenal are out at 3.10.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal
- The draw between Liverpool and Arsenal is rated as a 27.8% implied probability according to Puntit.
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Liverpool vs. Arsenal expected lineups
Here's how we think these two sides will line up for this Premier League outing.
Liverpool lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left)
- Alisson (GK) — Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo — Ekitike
Injured: Frimpong
Suspended: None
Arsenal lineup (4-3-3, right to left)
- Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori — Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Merino — Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Injured: White (doubt), Norgaard (doubt), Odegaard (doubt), Saka (doubt), Havertz
Suspended: None
Liverpool vs. Arsenal latest odds, correct score betting
Our 2-2 prediction is at decent odds with Dafabet, but there are plenty of other possible scorelines that are worth looking at for this one. Here's a look at some of the most likely outcomes according to the bookmakers.
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Liverpool vs. Arsenal team news
- Dominik Szoboszlai is expected to remain at right-back this weekend, with Jeremie Frimpong now sidelined due to a hamstring injury and Conor Bradley inching his way back to full fitness.
- Florian Wirtz is yet to show his quality in the No. 10 position, but Arne Slot will rightly persist with that, while Rio Ngumoha will return to the bench.
- Arsenal have some crucial injury issues as both Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka limped off last weekend and the duo are both major doubts for the trip to Anfield.
- The Gunners also have a few other issues, such as Kai Havertz now sidelined for a while, but Viktor Gyokeres looks good to go after getting up and running last week.
How to watch Liverpool vs. Arsenal: Live stream, TV channel in India
- Date: Sunday, August 31
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, England
- Time: 9:00 p.m. IST
- TV/Stream: Star Sports