Liverpool ’s dismal title defence means they’re no longer competing with Arsenal for the crown and are instead simply seeking to secure Champions League qualification. The tables have turned from last term and it’s now the Gunners who boast the status of England’s best team.

Liverpool are nine games unbeaten as they've recovered well from an awful stretch, but they're drawing too many games and Arne Slot was left disappointed as they conceded a 97th-minute equalizer to draw 2-2 at Fulham on Sunday. Injuries have been impacting Liverpool in recent weeks but they're still in fourth place in the table and doing okay.

The Reds have been pragmatic since their downward spiral, prioritising results, but as Richard Jolly details, Arne Slot must find the right balance to justify his change

CB: Gabriel —Given Liverpool’s inability to defend set pieces, Gabriel will be licking his lips ahead of Thursday’s duel. He’s scored in successive games since his return to the team and will be the target of Arsenal corners, free kicks and long throws.

The Arsenal vs Liverpool predicted lineups are fascinating to put together because the former have so many options and the latter will have to get creative with putting square pegs in round holes.

Arne Slot says Liverpool top scorer Hugo Ekitike is a major doubt for Thursday’s Premier League clash with Arsenal. The French striker missed Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Fulham due to a minor hamstring problem and faces a race against time to be fit for the trip to the Emirates.

Paul Merson doubts Liverpool chances at Arsenal clashLiverpool head to the Emirates on Thursday night carrying both pedigree and pressure. The champions face league leaders Arsenal in a fixture that

Liverpool could receive a boost for their trip to Emirates Stadium on Thursday, as Hugo Ekitike could be able to feature for the Reds against

Arsenal and Liverpool are set to clash in a massive Premier League showdown at the Emirates Stadium today, Thursday, January 8, 2026. This high-stakes encounter pits the current league leaders against the defending champions in a match that could have significant implications for the title race.

Arne Slot has confirmed striker Hugo Ekitike is a doubt to feature for Liverpool against Arsenal in Thursday's Premier League clash at Emirates Stadium.

If any opponent could have known what was coming when Dominik Szoboszlai stood over that free kick at Anfield back in the summer, it was Arsenal. For almost half a decade before his move to Liverpool, the Gunners had been closely following the progress of a youngster considered the best prospect Hungary had produced in generations.