2 weeks Ago By Dominic Booth
Arsenal host Liverpool in a major Premier League fixture this weekend, with both sides suffering a few injury concerns. It will be the biggest test of Arne Slot's side so far, with the Dutchman surpassing all expectations at Anfield since taking the Liverpool job from Jurgen Klopp in the summer. Liverpool are top of the Premier League after eight games, winning seven and losing one so far, with the Gunners suffering a few setbacks to sit four points further back from the Reds.
The Sporting News previews the game and runs through the team news and injury latest for both sides ahead of the big clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, October 27th. STREAM: Watch LIVE in the US on Peacock | Arsenal vs. Liverpool LIVE in Canada via Fubo Arsenal vs.
Liverpool lineups, predicted starting 11, team news Arsenal were dealt another major injury scare after Riccardo Calafiori hobbled off in their Uefa Champions League 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk. The versatile defender appeared to twist his knee and Mikel Arteta said he "didn't know" how serious the injury would be. But with Arsenal already without Jurrien Timber and captain Martin Odegaard , while Bukayo Saka is still trying to recover from a hamstring injury, Arteta's options look thin on the ground for this weekend's game.
Raheem Sterling and Leandro Trossard will be the main contenders to feature on the right wing. William Saliba is suspended for the clash with Liverpool after being sent off in Arsenal's defeat to Bournemouth last weekend. Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Gabriel, Kiwior, Zinchenko — Rice, Merino, Partey — Sterling, Havertz, Martinelli Injured: Timber, Odegaard, Calafiori (doubt), Saka (doubt) Suspended: Saliba Arsenal haven’t lost a group game in the Champions League at home since September 2015 👀 The Emirates is a fortress on European nights ⚔️ pic.
twitter.com/oZNAiGSgs4 Slot doesn't have as many injuries to worry about, altough Diogo Jota missed their Champions League clash in Leipzig, after coming off early in the 2-1 win over Chelsea last weekend. The Reds boss described his forward's injury as "difficult to judge", giving little away.
Liverpool's other issues concern right-back Conor Bradley and winger Federico Chiesa, as well as goalkeeper Alisson , who is out for a few weeks with a hamstring injury. Andy Robertson and matchwinner Curtis Jones each dropped to the bench following the Chelsea match for Wednesday's UEFA Champions League win at RB Leipzig and each should return. Liverpool predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Kelleher (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Jones, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai — Salah, Nunez, Gakpo Injured: Elliott, Bradley, Alisson, Chiesa, Jota (doubt) Suspended: None What time does Arsenal vs.
Liverpool kick off? This Premier League clash takes place at the Emirates Stadium in London, United Kingdom and kicks off on Sunday, October 27 at 4:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major global territories: Date Kickoff time USA/Canada Sun, Oct. 27 12:30 p.m.
ET Australia Mon Oct. 28 2:30 a.m.
AEST UK Sun, Oct. 27 4:30 p.m.
GMT India Sun, Oct. 27 10 p.m.
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