Liverpool will host defending Premier League champions Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday in a highly anticipated match. The Reds are hoping to close the six-point gap between them and the top of the table. Arsenal recently secured a 2-0 victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhães. This win moved them level with Manchester City on 21 points.
Liverpool also enjoyed a 2-0 win in their latest Premier League outing, beating Brighton at Anfield. Alexander Isak scored the second goal, following a Pascal Groß own goal. This victory marked their first home league win of the season and their fourth clean sheet in the league. The team's recent form has been impressive, with five consecutive wins in all competitions.
The two teams had contrasting midweek Carabao Cup ties. Liverpool progressed to the quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw with Chelsea ended 6-5 in penalties. Meanwhile, Arsenal suffered a shock exit to League Two side Fleetwood Town, losing 5-3 in penalties after a 1-1 draw. Despite this setback, Arsenal have made a strong start to their Premier League title defence, winning seven of their opening eight fixtures.
Arsenal have conceded just five goals and kept five clean sheets in their league campaign so far. However, they have not beaten Liverpool away from home in the top flight since September 2012. Their last 13 league visits to Anfield have resulted in five draws and eight defeats. The Gunners will be without Bukayo Saka due to injury, while Noni Madueke is a doubt for the trip.
Liverpool will be without Jeremie Frimpong, but Dominik Szoboszlai and Víctor Muñoz could return for Sunday's clash. The hosts will aim to extend their unbeaten home run against Arsenal in the league. A draw or win could see Arsenal go top of the Premier League, following Manchester City's defeat to Brighton on Saturday.
Alexander Isak has been in impressive form, sitting second in the top-flight scoring charts with six goals. Arsenal's recent away form has been mixed, with the team winning their first six road trips this season but only securing one win on the road since then. Mikel Arteta's side will be motivated to secure a win and break their 14-year winless jinx at Anfield.
The match is expected to be closely contested, with history favouring Liverpool. However, Arsenal will be inspired to go for maximum points and reclaim the top spot in the Premier League. The team's strong start to the season and recent form suggest that they will be a formidable opponent for Liverpool at Anfield.
Key points
- Arsenal seeks to end 14-year winless jinx at Anfield.
- Liverpool aims to extend unbeaten home run against Arsenal.
- A win could see Arsenal go top of the Premier League.
