Liverpool vs Arsenal: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

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Two Premier League title hopefuls go toe-to-toe this weekend as Arsenal trek up to Anfield to face Liverpool.

Both clubs sit at the table’s summit after two matches, with Tottenham the only other team yet to drop points.

After putting four past Bournemouth on opening night, Liverpool left it very late to preserve their unbeaten start on Monday, downing Newcastle by way of a 100th-minute winner from 16-year-old Premier League debutant Rio Ngumoha.

Defensive frailities remain for the Reds, though. While they have hit seven goals in their first two fixtures, they have conceded four, and have been criticised for their vulnerability on the counter-attack.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are yet to concede this season and have been similarly free-scoring. They battered newly-promoted Leeds 5-0 in their first home match of the season on Sunday after edging past Manchester United the week before.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Liverpool vs Arsenal is scheduled for a 4.30pm BST kick-off on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

The match will take place at Anfield.

Where to watch Liverpool vs Arsenal

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage will begin at 4pm BST ahead of a 4.30pm kick-off.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website, as well as Now TV.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground.

Liverpool vs Arsenal team news

When teamsheets are released on Sunday afternoon, all eyes will be looking out for one name: Eberechi Eze.

The latest and perhaps most exciting addition to Mikel Arteta’s squad could be in line for a debut after being unveiled ahead of last weekend’s meeting with Leeds.

Kai Havertz will miss out after undergoing knee surgery, and Arteta is also sweating on the fitness of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka ahead of the tie. Both went down injured against Leeds, and could be set for spells on the sidelines.

Christian Norgaard is also in a race against time to be deemed match-fit after he also missed the Leeds match.

Max Dowman played his first Premier League minutes off the bench in that tie, but the 15-year-old will be less likely to feature in such an important match.

Viktor Gyokeres should be in line for another start as he looks to build on his brace against Leeds.

Liverpool come into the tie with a near-spotless bill of health, with newly-signed full-back Jeremie Frimpong the only absentee. His hamstring issue, picked up against Bournemouth, is expected to keep him out until after the September international break.

Virgil van Dijk was on the receiving end of a nasty Anthony Gordon tackle at St James’ Park, for which the Magpie was dismissed, but came away without injury. Conor Bradley and Alexis Mac Allister have both returned to training this week.

Dominik Szoboszlai started as a makeshift right-back on Tyneside in Frimpong and Bradley’s absence, but the latter’s return to fitness should see the Hungarian move back into his preferred midfield role.

Many Reds supporters will be desperate to see Ngumoha handed a greater role after his stirring Newcastle cameo, but, as with Arteta and Dowman, Slot will not be likely to trust such a young player in such a big game.

Harvey Elliott could miss out as he is heavily linked with an eleventh-hour move to RB Leipzig.

Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction

This match will provide fans and pundits a fascinating early insight into the Premier League title race.

Arteta’s Arsenal look a more complete side than ever following some astute summer recruitment, but the same is of course true of Slot’s Liverpool.

Whatever way you cut it, there is a very good chance that these two sides finish the season sitting first and second.

Both have already exhibited well-oiled attacks, meaning the result could well be decided by the top-performing defence, and Liverpool’s has already proven shaky.

They are particularly vulnerable on the counter-attack, meaning Arsenal’s pace up top could pose a big problem.

Arsenal to win, 2-1

Head to head (h2h) history and results

These sides last met at the tail end of the 2024-25 Premier League season. Arsenal visited Anfield, and came away with a 2-2 draw after second-half goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino cancelled out Liverpool’s early lead.

Liverpool wins: 89

Arsenal wins: 81

Draws: 65

Liverpool vs Arsenal match odds

Liverpool to win: 11/10

Arsenal to win: 15/8

Draw: 21/10

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).