Liverpool vs Arsenal: Premier League match , latest scores and updates…

Liverpool vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV,

Title contenders face off in a significant early season encounter at Anfield, where the Gunners have not secured a top-flight victory in 13 years.

Liverpool vs Arsenal LIVE!

A thrilling match between potential title contenders highlights the early Premier League season schedule at Anfield this afternoon. Arsenal arrives in Merseyside brimming with confidence after kicking off their campaign with a win against Manchester United and a resounding victory over newly-promoted Leeds, where summer acquisition Viktor Gyokeres found the net. However, Mikel Arteta is already facing injury challenges, with Bukayo Saka out once more and captain Martin Odegaard struggling to regain fitness.

Liverpool has had a dramatic start to their title defense, with scoring not being an issue but defensive weaknesses raising concerns. The Reds managed to fend off a late surge from Bournemouth to secure a 4-2 victory on the opening night, and teenage star Rio Ngumoha clinched the win at Newcastle with a thrilling last-minute goal, prompting Arne Slot to seek quick defensive improvements.

Alexis Mac Allister is expected to return for Liverpool today, providing a crucial boost to the midfield, alongside fit players Conor Bradley and Virgil van Dijk. The Reds are actively pursuing both Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi ahead of the transfer deadline, while Arsenal has finalized a deal to acquire Piero Hincapie. Stay tuned for live updates on Liverpool vs Arsenal below, featuring expert insights from Simon Collings at Anfield.

Confirmed team news in full

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Wirtz, Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo

Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Chiesa, Jones, Elliott, Robertson, Bradley, Ngumoha

Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Merino; Madueke, Martinelli; Gyokeres

Subs: Kepa, Mosquera, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Eze, Nwaneri, Dowman, Trossard, Harriman-Annous