How to Watch Arsenal vs Liverpool
Date & Time: Sunday, October 27, 4:30 p.m. BST (11:30 a.m. ET)
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Referee: Anthony Taylor | VAR: Michael Salisbury
Where to Watch:
UK: Sky Sports
USA: NBC Sports
Follow Live: ESPN match updates available
Team News and Injuries
Arsenal
Arsenal are without key defender William Saliba after his recent red card against Bournemouth, which saw Arsenal suffer a 2-0 defeat. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces additional challenges with injuries to crucial players:
Bukayo Saka: Unlikely to play due to a lingering hamstring injury.
Riccardo Calafiori: Sustained a knee injury during the Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Martin Ødegaard (ankle ligaments) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee): Both ruled out.
Jurriën Timber: May return but Kieran Tierney is likely to miss the game.
Liverpool
Liverpool, managed by Arne Slot, are also managing injuries to key players:
Diogo Jota: Ruled out after an early substitution against Chelsea.
Federico Chiesa: Missed the last four matches and remains unavailable.
Harvey Elliott: Recovering from a fractured foot and not expected to play.
Alisson: Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper, still sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Fantasy Football Tips
Liverpool Defenders: Liverpool’s defense has only conceded three goals this season, making defenders like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, or Andy Robertson valuable picks.
Declan Rice (Arsenal): A budget-friendly midfield option at £6.3M, Rice is taking corners in Saka’s absence, enhancing his assist potential.
Key Stats to Know
Mohamed Salah: Salah has netted 10 goals in 16 matches against Arsenal, making him a valuable asset for fantasy and Liverpool’s offense.
Defensive Records: Liverpool’s defense has been airtight, conceding only three goals and none from set-pieces.
Aerial Dominance: Liverpool lead the league with a 61.1% aerial duel success rate.
Premier League Form Guide
Arsenal: WDWWL – Arteta’s team recently suffered a defeat at Bournemouth, dropping them to third in the league.
Liverpool: LWWWW – Slot’s Liverpool are surging, with seven wins from their first eight Premier League matches.
Quotes from Coaches
Mikel Arteta: On Arsenal’s injuries: “We won’t feel sorry for ourselves – we face it. It’s a chance for others to step up.”
Arne Slot: On Liverpool’s title ambitions: “We know Arsenal will be a major competitor, so winning or dropping points here matters.”
Key Player Battle: Declan Rice vs. Ryan Gravenberch
In a match likely decided in midfield, Declan Rice and Ryan Gravenberch are set to clash. Rice, Arsenal’s record signing, has the challenge of breaking up Liverpool’s attacks without the usual support of Saliba behind him. Gravenberch has excelled under Slot, playing a pivotal role in Liverpool’s defense and transition.
Key Questions
Can Arsenal Maintain Discipline? Arsenal’s three red cards this season (Saliba, Rice, Trossard) have been costly. Arteta emphasized the need to “eradicate” these incidents to keep title hopes alive.
Are Liverpool True Title Contenders? Despite Liverpool’s strong start under Slot, questions remain about their title credentials. A win at the Emirates would solidify Liverpool as a top contender this season.
Latest Updates
Liverpool Set Records: Slot’s Liverpool made history with six consecutive away wins to start the season.
Arsenal Injury Concerns: Arteta faces an uphill battle with a growing injury list.
Virgil van Dijk Contract Talks: Liverpool’s star defender confirms ongoing contract discussions.
Stay tuned for more as Arsenal and Liverpool prepare for one of the Premier League’s biggest matchups this season.
