Liverpool vs Arsenal: Squads, Team News and Stats -. Premier League Liverpool vs Arsenal preview: predicted line-ups, injury and suspension updates, Premier League standings, key stats, kick-off time and TV coverage. Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday, November 1 in a crucial Premier League Week 9 encounter as the visitors look to maintain their strong start to the season. Arsenal are second in the table with seven wins from eight games, while Liverpool are fifth, six points behind the Gunners.
Both sides come into the match on the back of contrasting Carabao Cup results. Liverpool edged past Chelsea on penalties, but Arsenal suffered a shock elimination against League Two Fleetwood Town. With a number of key players unavailable, team selection could be particularly important for Andoni Irola and Mikel Arteta.
Liverpool have several players unavailable, especially in defensive areas.
Injured Liverpool players:
Frimpong is expected to remain unavailable until after the November break, while Akitika, Bradley and Leoni continue to recover from long-term injuries.
There is more encouraging news regarding Dominik Shobushlai and Victor Munoz. Ireola noted that both players have a chance to make the starting lineup, although neither is expected to start.
Arsenal have two key players down through injury and another unavailable through suspension.
Unavailable Arsenal players:.
Madoka is also a doubt because of his ankle problem.
However, Reyes, Christos Tsoulis and Clafiori all returned to training on Friday, providing Arteta with a welcome fitness boost ahead of the trip to Anfield.
Salivas' absence could see Conesa continue alongside Gabriel, while Calfiori is expected to return to the starting defence.
Both managers are expected to make changes following the cup games in the middle of the week.