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Liverpool Vs Arsenal: Premier League Top Spot ‘Up For Grabs’ At Anfield [Preview]

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December 23, 2023

Liverpool host Arsenal in a clash where the winner takes the top spot in the Premier League at Christmas and a golden chance to open up a significant lead over defending champions Manchester City, who won the Club World Cup on Friday night and will play their EPL fixture at a later date.

In what could potentially be the game of the season and a decider in the title race, both teams have similar game form in their last five Premier League games, with Liverpool winning three and two draws and Arsenal with four wins and one loss.

Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League home games against Arsenal. Also, the Gunners haven’t kept a clean sheet in any of the previous 15 top-flight meetings, conceding 43 goals during that run.

Gravenberch is fit to face Arsenal, but the game comes too soon for Alexis MacAllister and Diogo Jota. Andy Robertson, Thiago, Joel Matip, Stefan Bajcetic, and Ben Doak are long-term absentees.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, and Luis Diaz should return to the XI after starting from the bench in the 5-1 win over West Ham in the Carabao Cup.

Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny is close to recovering from a hamstring problem, but Jorginho remains a doubt. Thomas Partey, Jurrien Timber, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Fabio Vieira all remain long-term absentees.

Head-to-head
Liverpool wins: 94

Arsenal wins: 82

Draws: 63

Liverpool possible starting XI:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Szoboszlai, Endo, Jones; Salah, Nunez, Diaz

Arsenal possible starting XI:
Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli

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EPL: Berbatov Names Team That Can ‘Surprise’ Arsenal In Title Race

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24 hours ago

November 25, 2025

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Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has named the team that could “surprise” Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

The Gunners are now six points clear of second-placed Chelsea, thanks to their 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta’s men could extend that lead to nine points, when they travel to face the Blues this weekend.

Berbatov has now said he expects Arsenal to be “really tested” over the hectic festive period and says their title credentials will become clearer in the New Year.

“Of course Liverpool are low in the table and Man City are dropping points, but there are other teams like Chelsea who can surprise people,” Berbatov told ESPN.

“Six points is a good cushion but in the Premier League it’s nothing and can go very quickly.”

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Champions League: Arteta Gives Arsenal Injury Updates Ahead Bayern Munich Clash

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November 25, 2025

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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given injury updates on his squad ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

The Gunners have won their first four matches in the competition without conceding a single goal.

Arteta’s men will be looking to continue their perfect start with a win over Bayern at the Emirates.

Arsenal could have captain Martin Odegaard back for the game, alongside Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke.

“Yeah they are [Madueke and Martinelli in contenton to start] and we’re going to have a meeting now to decide on Martin [Odegaard],” Arteta told reporters today.

“He was very close for the previous game.

“We are confident he can be in the squad as well.”