Arsenal vs Liverpool: Where to watch, team news and prediction
Arsenal take on Liverpool on Sunday afternoon in a match that could have huge ramifications in the Premier League title race.
Ahead of the clash, we provide the necessary pre-match information, including where to watch the game, team news, probable XIs and our UltimateFan Player Tip
When is kick off?
Sunday 4th January, 16:30 GMT
Where is the match?
Emirates Stadium, London
What TV channel is it on?
Sky Sports
Form Guide
Following back-to-back defeats to West Ham and Fulham, Arsenal look to have got their season back on track following respective victories over Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest. They'll seek to give their own title hopes a shot in the arm when they host Liverpool on Sunday afternoon and exact revenge upon the Reds after the pair met in the FA Cup at the Emirates last month.
Liverpool sit five points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table after earning a fourth league win on the spin when they dismantled Chelsea at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp's side are unbeaten in 15 top-flight outings, with their last league defeat coming in north London at rivals Tottenham back in September.
Team News
Mohamed Elneny may be available for selection following Egypt's AFCON exit though the midfielder was unlikely to have started regardless. Takehiro Tomiyasu remains with the Japan squad at the Asian Cup. Fabio Vieira will be assessed but Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey are absent for the Gunners. Emile Smith Rowe may keep his spot in midfield at Kai Havertz's expense.
Darwin Nunez faces a late fitness test after he sustained a foot injury in the win over Chelsea but Alexis Mac Allister is fine to play. The latter's availability is a boost with Wataru Endo absent owing to international duty. Mohamed Salah, Kostas Tsimikas, Stefan Bajcetic and Thiago will be available for selection later this month, while Joel Matip is a long-term absentee.
Probable XIs
Arsenal (433) - Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Smith Rowe; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli
Liverpool (433) - Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones; Jota, Nunez, Diaz
Conor Bradley was a nice little UltimateFan earner in midweek, collecting 19 points after a player of the match performance against Chelsea. Bradley scored once and provided two assists as Liverpool eased past the Blues on what was only his second Premier League appearance of his career.
Jurgen Klopp does have a decision to make over Bradley. With Trent Alexander-Arnold available again, does the Reds boss use his tried-and-tested right-back or stick with the in-form 20-year-old? If the latter, then you'd be hard pressed to find anyone against using Bradley in your UltimateFan team this weekend. As something of an unknown quantity, the young right-back could use the element of (relative) surprise to his and Liverpool's advantage.
Score prediction: Arsenal 1-2 Liverpool
