In a highly anticipated showdown, Arsenal will face off against Liverpool at the Emirates in a crucial test of their Premier League title aspirations. After suffering their first defeat of the season at the hands of Bournemouth, Mikel Arteta’s men will be looking to bounce back against the league leaders.
Despite falling four points behind Liverpool in the table, Arsenal managed to secure a vital 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League. However, their preparations for the clash with Liverpool have been hampered by a spate of injuries.
Riccardo Calafiori, who picked up a knee injury in the midweek win over Shakhtar, is now in doubt for the Liverpool game. The Italy international’s absence could be a huge blow for Arsenal as they look to close the gap on the league leaders.
Meanwhile, Martin Odegaard remains sidelined with an ankle injury and is unlikely to feature against Liverpool. However, there is hope that the Arsenal captain could return before the international break in November.
Arsenal will need to be at their best if they are to overcome a formidable Liverpool side that recently beat RB Leipzig in Europe. This clash promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of the Premier League’s top teams.