Last season’s top two meet in north London this week, though the two sides have experienced contrasting campaigns thus far with 14 points separating them in the table.
Arsenal lead the way are well-placed to end their 20+ year wait for a Premier League title, while the defending champions are having to settle for a top-four battle.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Arsenal vs Liverpool is scheduled for a 8pm GMT kick-off on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
The match will take place at the Emirates Stadium.
Where to watch Arsenal vs Liverpool
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 7pm GMT on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League ahead of kick-off at 8pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Matt Verri at the ground.
Arsenal vs Liverpool team news
Arsenal’s injury woes are beginning to clear with Riccardo Calafiori and Cristhian Mosquera the only first team players sidelined along with youngster Max Dowman.
Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard are expected to return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the 3-2 win over Bournemouth, while Piero Hincapie should get the nod over Myles Lewis-Skelly at left-back.
Bukayo Saka is likely to start for Arsenal against Liverpool
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As for Liverpool, their main injury concern is the in-form Hugo Ekitike. The Frenchman missed the 2-2 draw at Fulham with a hamstring complaint and Arne Slot wasn’t sure if the forward would be fit for the trip to north London.
If Ekitike is ruled out then Cody Gakpo is the most likely option to lead the line given Alexander Isak is out injured and Mohamed Salah is away on international duty with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Slot has been rotating his full-backs recently, so it could mean that Joe Gomez and Andy Robertson start to provide a more solid defensive platform.
Doubt: Hugo Ekitike
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Arsenal vs Liverpool prediction
While Arsenal are expected to win this match, and quite convincingly in the view of many, these types of games rarely turn out in such a way.
Regardless of Liverpool’s form, this will be a close encounter and we think the Gunners will edge it – just.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Arsenal vs Liverpool match odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
