One of the highly anticipated games of the season is upon us, as Liverpool host Arsenal in their next Premier League match on Sunday.
Arne Slot's side once again left it late in their 3-2 win over Newcastle in their last game, with teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha scoring the all-important winner as Liverpool maintained their perfect start to the new season.
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On the other hand, Arsenal were dominant in their 5-0 victory over newly promoted Leeds, with Jurrien Timber and Viktor Gyokeres each scoring a brace.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Liverpool vs. Arsenal live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.K.:
TV channel: Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Ultra HD
Live stream: Now, Sky Go, Sky Go Extra
This game is available for live TV broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event, and Sky Ultra HD. Streaming options are available on Now, Sky Go, and Sky Go Extra.
What time does Liverpool vs. Arsenal kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Anfield in Liverpool, England and kicks off on August 31, Sunday at 4:30 p.m. local time.
Liverpool vs. Arsenal lineups, team news
Slot faces some key selection calls on the back of a bruising and dramatic 3-2 win at Newcastle United on August 25.
Dominik Szoboszlai covered at right-back, with Jeremie Frimpong sidelined with a hamstring injury, and Conor Bradley not fit enough to start. Slot said the latter has trained well this week and he could be in contention for a first start of the campaign.
Curtis Jones is expected to drop to the bench, and Slot must decide on pushing Szoboszlai back into midfield, or recalling Alexis Mac Allister, who missed the Newcastle with a minor injury.
Virgil van Dijk has been passed fit after being hurt by the challenge that saw Anthony Gordon sent off.
Liverpool predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo — Ekitike
Injured: Frimpong (hamstring)
Suspended: None
Arteta has been dealt a blow with Bukayo Saka ruled out until mid-September with a hamstring strain.
The England star was forced off in the second half of Arsenal's 5-0 home win over Leeds United last weekend and his absence is a big set-back, albeit one that the Gunners should now be better equipped to deal with after thanks to this transfer window.
Captain Martin Odegaard was also taken off with a shoulder problem against Leeds, but Arteta is confident the Norway international will be back in time for the trip to Anfield. Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz are still out, though, and Ben White has a minor niggle that could keep him sidelined this weekend.
Noni Madueke could get the nod to start in Saka's right-sided slot with new signing Eberechi Eze potentially drafted in for his debut on the left of Arsenal's attack.
Arsenal predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Raya (GK) — Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori — Zubimendi, Rice — Madueke, Odegaard, Eze — Gyokeres
Injured: Saka (hamstring), Havertz (knee), Jesus (knee), Norgaard (knock, doubt), White (knock, doubt)
Suspended: None
Premier League fixture schedule this week
(All times in BST)
Saturday, August 30
- Chelsea vs. Fulham (12:30 p.m.)
- Manchester United vs. Burnley (3 p.m.)
- Sunderland vs. Brentford (3 p.m.)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bournemouth (3 p.m.)
- Wolves vs. Everton (3 p.m.)
- Leeds United vs. Newcastle (5:30 p.m.)
Sunday, August 31
- Brighton vs. Manchester City (2 p.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. West Ham (2 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Arsenal (4:30 p.m.)
- Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace (7 p.m.)
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