What is Liverpool and Arsenal's form ahead of this match?
Liverpool gets to this game having won both of their previous Premier League games. The Reds managed to beat Norwich City with a 4-1 score in the first game of the 2019-20 EPL season, and followed up on that win by defeating Southampton 2-1. Added to that, Liverpool won the UEFA Super Cup title by beating Chelsea in a nerve-wrecking PK shootout.
Arsenal has also managed to win both of their Premier League matches so far. Unai Emery's men were off to a good start with a one-nil against Newcastle. Then, the Gunners claimed a 2-1 win against Burnley to keep their flawless form intact.
Liverpool vs Arsenal - Who's in and who's out?
Liverpool may have to face Arsenal without four players. Alisson Becker and Nathaniel Clyne have been ruled out, while wantaway defender Dejan Lovren and Naby Keita are labeled as doubts for Saturday's match.
Arsenal will face the UEFA Champions League holders without five players, as Héctor Bellerin, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Kieran Tierney, Emile Smith-Rowe and Rob Holding have been ruled out due to their respective injuries. Mohamed Elneny could join them on the sidelines if he can't pass the medical test he'll be subject to before the game.
Liverpool vs Arsenal - Head-to-head stats
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Liverpool enters this game on an eight-match streak without a loss against Arsenal, with four of those ending in a win for Liverpool.
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The last game between these teams at Anfield ended in a 5-1 win for Liverpool.
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Liverpool has outscored Arsenal 12-2 in the Gunners' last three trips to Anfield.
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Arsenal has not been able to beat Liverpool at Anfield since September 2, 2012. That game ended in a 2-0 win for the Gunners.
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Liverpool has not lost any of their last six games at home against Arsenal.
Liverpool vs Arsenal - Pre-match talk
Liverpool fans will be able to call Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as one of their own for many years to come, as the footballer has agreed to sign a contract extension with the club. The Ox spent quite a bit of time away from the pitch due to a nasty knee injury, which makes the player even more thankful for this opportunity.
"You've got to count your blessings every time you get an opportunity like this, you don't get the chance to play for Liverpool Football Club every day."
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 22, 2019
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On the other hand, Arsenal's record-breaking signing Nicolás Pépé has been named by fans as a possible option to play up front. Coach Unai Emery has taken things slow with the footballer, but he hinted that he may be ready to unleash the Ivory Coast forward as a starter.
"For Saturday, he is maybe ready to have more minutes. I am going to decide tomorrow, but really his progress has been positive."
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 22, 2019
Will we see Nicolas Pepe from the start of #LIVARS?
Broadcast info: Liverpool vs Arsenal
In the U.K.: SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Premier League, TalkSport Radio UK, Sky Sports Main Event.
In the U.S.: Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO NOW, NBC, NBCSports.com, UNIVERSO.
In Canada: DAZN.
In Australia: Optus Sport.
In France: RMC Sport en direct, Canal+ France, RMC Sport 1.
In Germany: Sky Go, Sky Sport 1 HD.
In Spain: DAZN Spain.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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