Match Overview
Arsenal meet Liverpool in a Premier League fixture with implications at the top end of the table. Arsenal have been productive in front of goal and lead the standings on 48 points after 20 matches. Liverpool arrive in solid form with four wins from their last five. The last meeting between these sides ended 1-0 to Liverpool on 31 August 2025, adding an edge to this rematch.
- Fixture: Arsenal vs Liverpool
- Competition: Premier League
- Venue: Not provided
- Date: 08-01-2026
- Kickoff: 20:00 GMT / 20:00 UTC
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal
- David Raya
- J. Timber
- W. Saliba
- Gabriel Magalhães
- P. Hincapié
- Martín Zubimendi
- M. Ødegaard
- Mikel Merino
- E. Eze
- V. Gyokeres
- B. Saka
Liverpool
- Alisson
- I. Konaté
- V. van Dijk
- C. Bradley
- M. Kerkez
- D. Szoboszlai
- R. Gravenberch
- F. Wirtz
- C. Jones
- H. Ekitike
- C. Gakpo
Injury & Suspension Report
Arsenal
- None reported
Liverpool
- None reported
Head-to-Head
Across a long-running rivalry, Liverpool hold a narrow historical advantage with 80 wins to Arsenal’s 71, with 61 draws between them. Recent meetings tend to produce goals at a steady rate, and the latest encounter in August 2025 ended 1-0 to Liverpool. The balance suggests another tight contest decided by key moments.
Match Analysis & Prediction
Arsenal’s recent output points to a confident side: 12 goals in their last five matches and a league-leading 48 points from 20 games. Their attack is built on clean combinations through midfield, with M. Ødegaard directing play and B. Saka offering direct running and end product. A recent 3-2 win over Bournemouth underlined their ability to manage pressure and find solutions in close games. Defensively, the pairing of W. Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães, supported by J. Timber and P. Hincapié, provides a platform for controlled possession.
Bukayo Saka’s home form
Saka’s six home goals this season make him Arsenal’s primary threat in front of their fans. His timing of runs and finishing complement Ødegaard’s passing angles, while V. Gyokeres can pin defenders to create space in wide areas. If Arsenal can isolate Saka against Liverpool’s full-backs, quick interchanges with E. Eze and overlaps from the back line could generate high-quality chances.
H. Ekitike’s away threat
Liverpool arrive with momentum after four wins in their last five, scoring seven in that span. H. Ekitike has five goals across 12 away appearances and leads the line with a willingness to attack space, supported by C. Gakpo and F. Wirtz between the lines. However, against similarly placed opponents this season, Liverpool have one win and three defeats, averaging 1.0 scored and 1.75 conceded, a trend they must reverse here. Set pieces involving V. van Dijk and I. Konaté remain an important route to goal.
The midfield battle should be decisive. Arsenal’s Martín Zubimendi and Mikel Merino offer control and ball recovery, with Ødegaard providing progression into the final third. Liverpool counter with the energy and ball-carrying of D. Szoboszlai, R. Gravenberch, and C. Jones, looking to transition quickly when possession turns over. With both sides at full availability, execution in the final third and defensive concentration under pressure are likely to separate them.
Prediction: Arsenal to edge a narrow contest. Arsenal 2-1 Liverpool.